Ayre V-5xe best tube pre-amp to match with?

I own an Ayre V-5xe power amp and strongly consider a very good tube pre - or the matching K-5xe pre amp from Ayre. Any suggestions?

frankpiet03-08-2006 8:49am

driver Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 750 posts 03-08-2006 at 02:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I used an Atma-sphere MP3 with V-1xe & it was a very good combination.
ipy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 113 posts 03-08-2006 at 06:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't have a Ayre V-5xe but I 'm using the Herron VTSP-2 with my Ayre V-3 (discontinued) & the combination is dynamic, transparent & neutral sounding.
stokm001 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 03-08-2006 at 02:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am currently using an ARC LS-5 (GNSC mod) with excellent results. I would consider limiting your choices to units w true balanced output to optimize performance of the V-5XE.
efficacy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 17 posts 03-08-2006 at 03:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In my experience, the BAT 51SE has mated very well with both my AYRE v1xe and v6x (will all bal runs).