Ayre V-5xe best tube pre-amp to match with?

I own an Ayre V-5xe power amp and strongly consider a very good tube pre - or the matching K-5xe pre amp from Ayre. Any suggestions?

frankpiet03-08-2006 8:49am

dawgfish Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 157 posts 03-08-2006 at 10:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't have, but have heard Ayre amps paired very nicely with VTL tube preamps. Very musical combo. The VTL 7.5 is amazing, but very pricey; believe the new 6.5 or even the 5.5 might be a match.