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| How hot does the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier get? Yes, you can leave an Ayre amp powered all the time. It doesn't hurt anything other than your wallet when the power bill arrives. Sleep mode saves power without powering completely off. I put my AX-5 in sleep mode most nights and I unplug it if I'... | |
| Ayre KX-5 preamp with V-3 amp Oh, wow, might as well just use all that John Curl designed gear! Charles Hansen used to publicly acknowledge Curl’s influence on his circuit design, they were quite friendly on some of the forums. Could be interesting to compare the K5-xe and JC-2. | |
| Ayre KX-5 preamp with V-3 amp If you want to stay with Ayre, sensible given your other gear. I would reach to their newer products. The V-5 is a clear step up from the V-3. The K5xe is a great pre but, mated to a V-3, it might not be any better than the AX7e integrated which y... | |
| Thiel Owners I prefer the sonics of my 2.4s with the outrigger/spikes. But I am uncertain how much of the difference is because of the extra 2-3” height versus coupling to the floor (rug over tile/slab). | |
| Thiel Owners @jafant No, I’ve not played with fuse upgrades. I read an account of improved sonics by doing this with an Ayre product. Most everything makes at least some difference in sonics. I asked Ayre about this and decided the potential upside was not wor... | |
| Thiel Owners @jcatral14 I hope you can audition the Sophia before committing. I’ve not heard the Sophia but I have heard W/P 7, W/P 8, Sasha, and Maxx. I’ve also not heard the 3.6 but have owned the 1.6 and 2.4 plus heard 3.7 and 7.2. IMO, Wilsons are good but... | |
| How hot does the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier get? Why doesn't it have one, I wonder?Charles Hansen used to write on these forums: “Performance, features, price. Pick any two.” The AX-5, IMO, gives you nearly all the sound of SOTA separates but at a relatively affordable price point. I think most ... | |
| How hot does the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier get? Nice! I still love my AX-5 Twenty. Probably my last amp. | |
| Thiel Owners @theaudiotweak Thanks for the offer. I want black or charcoal as I will not be using the grilles after installing the felt. So, I will keep looking elsewhere. | |
| Thiel Owners Those SS-1s would be very appealing if they came with a CS2.4 crossover. I suspect the current bid of $305 is a fraction of the final bid. | |
| Thiel Owners @theaudiotweak Did you already order from Zoro? If not, maybe we should split an order of F11 from The Felt Company. | |
| Thiel Owners @tomthiel What do you think about this?https://www.etsy.com/listing/191182560/thick-wool-felt-3mm-18-x-18-100-wool?ref=shop_home_active_42The Felt Company has a 2 yard minimum for Sutherland F11, about six times more than I need! | |
| Thiel Owners I have an email from Rob Gillum dated March 2018. At that time, he still had CS2.4 outriggers. I have no idea if they’re available today or if he has outriggers for other models. You might call him if you want to know. | |
| Thiel Owners As of a couple years ago, Rob Gillum still had CS2.4 upgrade “kits”. Basically, the Clarity Cap SA coax feed caps plus polished outriggers. Perhaps he also has outriggers for other models? Of course, anyone wanting to upgrade their 2.4 can now do ... | |
| What Integrated Amp do You use Ayre AX-5/20. The foundation and best piece of my system. I’ll probably never be to afford anything better. But that’s OK because it delivers exquisite music. |