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

driver Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 750 posts 03-08-2006 at 02:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I used an Atma-sphere MP3 with V-1xe & it was a very good combination.
ipy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 113 posts 03-08-2006 at 06:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't have a Ayre V-5xe but I 'm using the Herron VTSP-2 with my Ayre V-3 (discontinued) & the combination is dynamic, transparent & neutral sounding.
stokm001 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 03-08-2006 at 02:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am currently using an ARC LS-5 (GNSC mod) with excellent results. I would consider limiting your choices to units w true balanced output to optimize performance of the V-5XE.
efficacy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 17 posts 03-08-2006 at 03:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In my experience, the BAT 51SE has mated very well with both my AYRE v1xe and v6x (will all bal runs).
frankpiet OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 307 posts 03-08-2006 at 07:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks so far for your responds. one question to all of you: why didn´t you choosed an Ayre pre-amp?