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ayre mx-r versus audio research ref150

have a set of vandy 5a's. running mcintosh (had prior to vandy purchase) tubes. don't like dry or bright sound in any way. also like a solid lower end - thus the vandy's. like liquid and relaxing but not syrupy and slow.

any advice on sound differences between mxr and ref 150 with either a audio research ref5 or kxr pre?

thx
uwbadger

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mikey8811
259 posts
 
Hi uwbadger

Any update on what you ended up with and why?

I am also making a decision between thee two.

Pre is Cary SLP 05 and speakers Vienna Acoustics Kiss.
mikey8811
259 posts
 
Thanks Tomic

How specifically did the ARC Ref 150 differ from the Ayre VX R?
mikey8811
259 posts
 
Thanks Tomic

It sounds like either would work for me but I would prefer the ARC since I like tubes and a warm midrange more.
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