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| High End SS Preamplifier Ayre, EMM Labs, ML, or Pass I ultimately decided to go down the SS path away from tubes. I did find the Ayre to have a leaner/dry sound for my preference. The KX-R was less so than the Twenty, while the Twenty clearly had more detail and control. I tried to find a SMC VRE-1C... | |
| Mark Levinson 326s vs Ayre K5xeMP I agree that the KX-R Twenty or KX-5 Twenty are completely different animals. | |
| Mark Levinson 326s vs Ayre K5xeMP I think the 326s is more comparable to the KX-R, than the K-5exMP. The 326s sonically is laid back or recessed in the mids and upper mids. It is very quiet and smooth with a solid hold of the low end and a nice clear midrange. It lacks however a l... | |
| Is the Cary SLP-05 still relavant? Excellent perspective RK. I concur, but appreciate hearing it from others. | |
| Clayton Audio M300 Upgrade Thanks, Jond. From some additional research, the upgrade does improve bass dimensionality and tone. Additionally, there is better transformer isolation, thus its quieter. I also was informed to consider replacement of all capacitors due to age ... | |
| Clayton or Pass Class A, which one do you prefer and why ? Mitch is correct. Wilson Shen, owner of Clayton Audio, is now serving customers directly. He can be reached at:Clayton Audio 8151 Stratford Ave. Clayton, MO 63105 TEL: 314. 862. 6017 email address: claytonamp@aol.com | |
| Von Schweikert VR-5SE vs VR-5 Anni's Thanks, that seems to be the general concensus. Hopefully, I can find a good deal on a used or demo set as people upgrade to some of the new offers such as the VR-77. | |
| Suggestions on a Musical, Full Range Speaker The actual distance from the center of a driver would be a little more than ~2 ft. The Montana ESP2 look good as well as Von Schweikert's or Reimer Wind Rivers (discontinued). | |
| Krell Evolution Preamp in Non-Cast System Sorry, I know that Krell has placed an emphasis on the CAST syste. I mean't to ask about using Krell pieces outside that system and with other manufacture components. Example: Using Krell Evolution preamp with Ayre, Clayton, or other monoblock amps. | |
| Preamp Experiences with Atma-sphere Amps I've heard that that the atma-sphere is potentially hum sensitive depending on the tubes used in it. More sensitive to tube matching and selection. | |
| Cary 306 SACD Professional What type of price discounting can normally be found on the Cary gear? | |
| Suggestions on Balanced Pre-Amp for Claytons There is a review in Positive Feedback addressing the new 200's, which were considered an improvement. The 300's were recognized as part of a best room award at 2007 RMAF. 300's have larger power supply and bigger capacitors for even better resolu... | |
| Suggestions on Balanced Pre-Amp for Claytons A Clayton Pre-amp could be a consideration, but it also could lend to a leaner, dry sound verses using a tube based preamplifier for some warmth and musicality. I've seen more references of Clayton amps being used with tubes for realistic music re... | |
| Suggestions on Balanced Pre-Amp for Claytons Your right on the Shindo, RCA only. Good suggestion on the ARC, since I had forgotten about that one and it does get good reviews and can be had at decent price. The MBL and Gryphon are on the expensive side for a tube sound in SS package. I'm goi... | |
| Feedback on new Ayre MX-R Monoblocks John: Share your set up! |