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BAT SS amps VS Ayre MX-R

I have a BAT VK-250SE with a VK-52SE preamp. I'd like to try a different solid state amp and eventually preamp to go with my Hansen Audio Prince speakers. I think the Prince's would benefit from a more high powered amp. I like the overall sound of the BAT equipment. I've considered the VK-600SE. I'm just alway interested in something different and maybe better. I'd like to hear form anyone with experience with either BAT or the Ayre MX-R amp or any other suggestions. With the Prince speakers I've left the upgrade path. I'm looking to do the same with my electronics. My front end is a Modwright Truth Transporter with Vintage tubes. I'm very happy with it.
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I went from bat vk150se to ayre mxrs. I am very happy with the
Change. I think system matching at this level is critical.

The ayre mxrs do seem to need several days to warm up and very
Extended breakin time.

Finally, if you are keeping your bat pre then bat amps maybe the
Best matching option. Bat has a more robust sound vs the more nuetral
And extended mxrs, this part comes down to preference and system $matching

Both are great.
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