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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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jfrech
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I'm with stringgreen here. I bet you can't go wrong with either...but they are a bit different. I've really enjoyed my Ayre MXR's...and that was coming off 25 years with tube amps. I haven't heard the latest ARC 5SE+Ref 150...but the reviews/comments are awesome.

Good luck..let us know what you decide to do...
uwbadger OP
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Heading to AR vandy dealer wed

Ayre vandy 5 hour drive opposite direction!

Dealer I want to set up everything at new house remodel
does not sell ayre
uwbadger OP
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Just don't know if tubes will be difficult using room for 5.1 video also.

Sounds like tubes warm up faster vs ayre.
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erndog
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What did you end up with?
lcross
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I have the Ref 150 paired w Ref 5 and Vandy 5a carbons. This is a magical combination. Best of luck to you.
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