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Simaudio Moon 740P preamp vs. Ayre KX-5 Twenty
@daI did. The VX-5 Twenty. I am here inquiring about the matching preamp. The KX-5 Twenty  
Anthem getting into two channel with new STR pre-amp-- anyone heard it?
Can I use the Anthem STR preamp (stereo) with my existing DAC, and at the same time use the ARC room correction on Anthem? if so, would I be doing a double A/D/A conversion, therefore defeating the purpose of having a separate DAC? 
If you like Revel F208, you would love ....
Thanks guys. Just a quick update: I am loving my f228Be! They are all what I was hoping they were. A very nice upgrade to F208s. Not mind blowing but easily noticeable. They do everything right and better than F208 in every single aspect.I got the... 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
Thanks @drrsutliff  Rick. I really hope so 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
OP here... I owe you guys an update.I went with Ayre VX-5 Twenty. I should get it in a few days.thanks all for your help and advice  
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
You may be totally right on Ayre JohnnyR, but for the speakers, have you heard them? 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
I am very happy with my speakers @fstein . I love them. And have owned and listened many speakers.Besides, how do you know ? Have you heard the F228Be speakers? They just came out and very few people own them. I was on the preorder list, and was o... 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
@carlco that Aesthetix Atlas looks good, but I worry about resale value if I don’t like it, since the brand is fairly obscure.I can get a brand new BHK 250 for about $1,000 cheaper than Ayre VX-5 Twenty used. I think I am going to go for it. I wil... 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
I am leaning more and more towards BHK 250. @carlco great 👍 write up, much appreciated. I am more of a solid state guy, but I think the BHK 250 would be a good “hybrid” amp with the best of both worlds. I used to own the PS Audio M700s briefly for... 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
That's a great @mboldda1  ! the BHK 250 looks very solid and interesting. I am all over researching it now. Maybe I should get one. From what I read, is awesome! 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
Thanks @audiotroy 1 - Yes. Cardas Clear Reflection (speakers and XLR ICs)2 - Yes. Isotek Aquarius 3 - Yes. Cardas Clear, Cardas Clear Beyond, Cardas Golden Reference and Wireworld Silver Electras 4 - Simple stuff. Mapleshade bases5 - My DAC is Ayr... 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
So... what is your suggestion @audiotroy  ? 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
Thanks @audioconnection  JohhnyR. I think you nailed it. I should stop messing around and either:1 - Stay with my Ayre V-5xe, or2 - Upgrade to Ayre VX-5 Twenty 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
Any opinions on Plinius SA-103?It is rated lower at 125 watts at 8 Ohms, but in switchable A / AB operation 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
@erik_squires I don’t know whether they are close. I only have the Ayre v-5xe looking to upgrade.thats why I here, hoping to get some advice from people who have tried both VX-5 and X150.8I know Ayre sound, and the VX-5 can only be better than my ...