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Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit
Ayre ... over the past 10+ years I've owned the K5-Xemp, the KX-5 Twenty and now the KX-R Twenty.  They were all on the warm side and what changed as I upgraded was resolution.  
???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???
Ayre Acoustics AX-5 Twenty.  Warm tube-like, detailed & excellent at low volume.  
Power Amplifier - Maximum Resolution & Detail!
I've had wonderful experience with the Ayre KX-R Twenty preamp paired with the Ayre VX-R Twenty Power amp. Incredible resolution with a rube-like presentation.  I've yet to hear anything since acquiring them 6 years ago to suggest an upgrade.  
Can hi-end cables benefit less expensive electronics?
* … resolution / imaging and soundstage …   
Can hi-end cables benefit less expensive electronics?
I recently upgraded my family room system (Ayre AX-5 “Teenty” integrated amp, Aurender A30 Streamer, Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolution & REL S/2) with AudioQuest Thunderbird interconnects, Nordost Frey 2 & Tyr 2 power cables and Frey 2 Speake... 
COMPARISON SONUS FABER AMATI VS IL CREMONESE.
Great comparison Craig.  I am a long time SF fan.  I listen to jazz primarily.  I have Il Cremonese in my listening room and Guarneri Evolutions in our Family room.  Both powered by Ayre electronics with Nordost speaker  and Audioquest interconnec... 
Aurender n200, talk me out of signing on the dotted line
I'm very happy with my A30 [2021] and W20SE [2022] in our systems.  We use Qobuz and the Hard Drives.   The Conductor interfaces with my iPhone and iPad are very good, not as easy as JRiver but still good.  
Ayre AX5 Twenty
I bought the original AX-5 in 2013 then had Ayre upgrade it to the "Twenty".  It certainly ran cooler and sounded better on all fronts.  I use it in our family room with Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolutions.  It is quite detailed, balanced and its most... 
Why Do Cables Matter?
I’ve been a lifelong music lover, so I’ve also been pursuing audio systems and upgrades that get me closer to live performances. I recently upgraded my interconnects from Kimber Hero to AudioQuest Dragon (read Robert Harley’s review in The Absolut... 
Sonus Faber owners--string grill cover alternatives
I have a pair of SF Il Cremonese acquired Jan 2018.  The silk strings began sagging on all 3 surfaces over the last 12 months.  Conversely I have a pair of Guarneri Evolutions dating from 2011 and they show no sign of sagging.  Strings are still t... 
What is the Best Sounding Stand Mount Speaker in the world?
Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolution.  
Sonus faber choices - help me decide
When you decide to upgrade your electronics, I’d suggest you consider Ayre components.  In my experience they pair beautifully with SF speakers.  Over the past 12 years, I have used Ayre gear with Guarneri Mementos, Amati Anniversario, Guarneri Ev... 
New Guarneri Memento vs. Old Guarneri Homage
Thanks for the great analysis Milimetr. I am currently looking at 2007 vintage GM's [$6800] and 1996 vintage GH's [$5,500] for my system in the Boston area. Either will be supported by REL subwoofers. Should I be concerned about the age of the lat...