The XP-10 arrived and now paired with Ayre V-5xe for demo. Bottom end more authoritative, firm and full with XLR compared to SE through Kimber Hero. Ultra quiet combination, fast w/o etching, transparent 3D soundstage, satisfying top to bottom tonal balance. My Harbeth C7ES3's through LFD Hybrid Speaker Cables have never sounded so good. Will let this all settle in over the next and see where this goes.
Ayre V-5xe/K-5xeMP or Modwright KWA-150/LS-100?
I'm moving from an all-tube setup, but wish to maintain some of what tubes offer. My speakers are Dynaudio 1.3SE monitors and listening room is small and near-field. Which combo would you go with?
On a side note, I need to be able to keep my gear on at all times (but willing to turn on a tube pre as needed).
On a side note, I need to be able to keep my gear on at all times (but willing to turn on a tube pre as needed).