Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......Khrys!!!
I'm wondering just how you settled on Ayre & Boulder??? I've heard Boulder a few times now & could not care less for its sonics. Of course, my personal opinion & choice. Different from yours.
However, I did like the Ayre gear w/ the Vandy 5A. But I wonder if this is the only combination?? (I'm thinking that I do not want to get stuck in a Spectral-Avalon tight-lock scenario).
Looked @ your system. You are certainly not wanting for financial resources!! :-) Thus, did you ever consider Gryphon (from Denmark)? I've heard several components of their system - Adagio CDP, Sonata Allegro Pre & Antillean Sig stereo amp. I honestly believe that Gryphon sonics will be superior to atleast Boulder & perhaps even Ayre. The Gryphon gear is expensive but it is worth every penny IMHO. For a man of means like yourself it should be more attainable. Just my 2 cents worth.
Jeff Fritz of UltraAudio posted a superb review of Gryphon gear in 2004. It's in the SoundStage.com archives.
See if you can arrange an audition.
I'm wondering just how you settled on Ayre & Boulder??? I've heard Boulder a few times now & could not care less for its sonics. Of course, my personal opinion & choice. Different from yours.
However, I did like the Ayre gear w/ the Vandy 5A. But I wonder if this is the only combination?? (I'm thinking that I do not want to get stuck in a Spectral-Avalon tight-lock scenario).
Looked @ your system. You are certainly not wanting for financial resources!! :-) Thus, did you ever consider Gryphon (from Denmark)? I've heard several components of their system - Adagio CDP, Sonata Allegro Pre & Antillean Sig stereo amp. I honestly believe that Gryphon sonics will be superior to atleast Boulder & perhaps even Ayre. The Gryphon gear is expensive but it is worth every penny IMHO. For a man of means like yourself it should be more attainable. Just my 2 cents worth.
Jeff Fritz of UltraAudio posted a superb review of Gryphon gear in 2004. It's in the SoundStage.com archives.
See if you can arrange an audition.