Ayre V-3 vs BAT VK-200 vs Classe' CA-200

Currently own the Ayre but I am interested in the other two or possibly the Class' CA-300. Any comments on these amps is appreciated.

kira07-16-2000 4:15pm

gary_m Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 07-17-2000 at 12:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Get the upgrades! I too have an Ayre V3 with all but the Ayre Conditioner upgrade and would not trade that baby in for anything. I have compared the Ayre to the Krell KSA S series and FPB series and found it far more musical IMO. I also would agree with the above comments on the Classe being to flat. Have not heard the BAT...What kind of speakers are you using with the Ayre? Best of luck.
gary_m Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 07-20-2000 at 01:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would have to agree with goldmans statement. I beleive the Ayre is highly under rated...Best-Gary
gary_m Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 07-21-2000 at 02:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I did try the tweaks that Jont had mentioned. Dropping the ground on the Ayre V3 did make a huge differnce! Much greater soundstage. By the way if you speak with the folks at Ayre they also suggest that you do this. And most units that are older than 1996 also benifit from switcing the polarity.