Ayre or CJ With Vienna Acoustics Kiss


Hi

Am using Vienna Acoustics Kiss speakers with Krell FPB 200c power amp and Cary SLP 05 pre.

Have dibs on Ayre MX-R or Conrad Johnson LP 125 sa with ET 5 pre.

If I swap out the Krell for the Ayre MX R's, I'll keep the Cary SLP 05 pre but am unsure if it's a good match.

I've always liked the Conrad Johnson sound but am unsure if it's enough wally for the VA Kiss.

Any experienced feedback much appreciated.
mikey8811

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Zd542, moving from the Krell to the Ayre MX R, what do you think will change sound wise. I am guessing I will lose some bass grunt and slam and also some treble brightness?

Almarg, thanks for your detailed response. From the measurements and JA's comments, it may seem that the CJ's will be too ripe sounding for the speakers. I like full sounding but not slow.

Ctsooner, I was looking at the MX R's not the Twenty's - don't think I can afford the upgrade. How did the Ayre's sound vis-a-vis the CJ's to you?