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How does the Ayre V1-xe compare to the MX-R's?

Hi,
I am contemplating trading up to the Ayre MX-R's from the V1-xe. The rest of the system consists of K1-xe and C5-xe with SF Strads as speakers and Kubala-Sosna cables. For those of you who have done extensive comparisons on these two amps (particularly if you have owned both for awhile), are the MX-R's worth the significant upcharge? I listen to mainly jazz and classical music at moderate levels. What differences did you hear? Are the differences readily apparent over the long term. Are they easy to discern? Thanks for your responses.

Bob
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hikejohn
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Again as with prior comment I went from the K5xe (actually the K6xe version to the monoblocks. Most of my listening is Jazz and classical...using a D1xe with Rockport speakers. The most immediate impression of the MX-R was listening at lower levels...reduced noice...and a sense of greater dynamics. Its very musical and easy to listen to...I suspect you would find it a worth while improvement over the K1xe...
John
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