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High End SS Preamplifier Ayre, EMM Labs, ML, or Pass

I have Clayton M300's that I'm looking to pair with a SS preamp to drive Von Schweikert VR-5 Anni's. Looking for opinions on Ayre KX-R/Twenty, Pre2, or XP-20/30 or other as potential options (ML). Interested in members opinions on possible options. Looking for that neutral, transparent, accurate tonal harmonic musical reproduction that isn't analytical, dry, lean, or fatiguing.  
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cvman

Nice score. What other gear including cabling rounds out your system?

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cvman
Can you give us an update? Any auditions lately?  Happy Listening!
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4425
Mark Levinson is very fine gear indeed. However, D'Agostino,  is the next league of evolution.  Happy Listening!
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tom_hankins
You have owned some incredible gear!  Which factor(s) switched your B.A.T. REX to the Audionet PRE G2 ?  Happy Listening!
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ursus13
Welcome! I, too, am strongly considering the Ayre AX-5 Twenty.  Per your experience,  I did not detect any fatigue after hours of musical enjoyment.
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cvman,


Another +vote for Ayre.  Keep us posted on the brand(s) auditioned.

Happy Listening!

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