Jax2 - this is a fair analysis of the Ayre. ..I don't know the KWA. I think its interesting to note that solid state and tube sound are converging so that there really isn't a difference. I have an all Ayre system, and wanted to note, that Ayre equipment sounds best in their balanced mode, and they very much like other Ayre equipment to play with.
Ayre V5xe vs. Modwright KWA 150
I've been researching amps for my Montana XPs' and I currently have a W4S 500 watt ICE amp that's left over from powering Maggie 20.1s'. The Montanas dont require that much power as they have a 92db rating into 4 ohms. So I have narrowed it down to these two. Are they basically equal amps, or does one clearly outshine the other? Please, any comments are appreciated, even if you think of another amp or if I should just keep the ICE amp. Thanks!