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The synergy of Ayre a.k.a. the
Hvu, If you could use seperates I think the K3/V3 combo (even though rated at 100wpc) would drive your Totems fine. These can be found pretty cheap used. 
Best interconnects for AYRE gear ?
I've used Cardas Golden ref. and the Golden cross cables from begining to end with the Ayre gear. Could not get into any of it. i have had tried others also, but the Audioquest DBS cables (anything from Panther and up) have given me the best resul... 
Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7
Bad news gang. Got news from Thiel today and they wont have a pr. of the 3.7s available for me to listen to. Still looking forward to hearing the 7.2s in there system and touring the building. Sorry. 
Thiel 3.7
Bad news. Just got an email from Dawn at Thiel, they wont have a pr. of the 3.7s for me to compare to the 7.2s on friday. I'm still going to go and hear the 7.2 setup in their room, but was really looking forward to hearing the 3.7. The tour of th... 
Thiel 3.7
Irish65, Thanks. I cant wait until friday! BTW, the 7.2s in the Ayre system are by far the best combo of smooth, without a hint of hardness, and still tons of detail that I have heard from any Thiel system to date. Addicting. Thanks! 
The synergy of Ayre a.k.a. the
I have had the chance to spend some time in front of a system of CX-7E > K-5XE > V-5XE > Quatro. This is an awesome system that is so musical and listenable. Cables were JPS (not sure which) from start to finsh. Two others I have heard th... 
Thiel 3.7
Unsound, I am on my honeymoon at the moment. You know your wife is the one for you when she gets as excited as you do about spending part of your trip in KY. listening to Thiel speakers!! 
The synergy of Ayre a.k.a. the
Dont know the answer to #2, but the the cables are $900.00 a pr. for 1M $1200.00 for 1.5M. I talked to Ayre thursday so this should be current. I have tried all Cardas Golden Ref. and Golden Cross. Didnt like either by them self or combos of the t... 
Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7
Gundam91, No problem at all. 
ARC Reference 3 versus Modwright 9.0 SE
I know this is off topic, but has anyone had the chance to hear the new phonostage by Modwright? Any leads to reviews? 
The synergy of Ayre a.k.a. the
Well I have been spinning vinyl all morning using a pretty much all but source Ayre system.VPI Super scoutmaster/Dynavector XX2 cartridgeAyre P-5XE phonostageAyre K-1XE preampAyre V-1XE ampThiel CS7.2 speakersAll Audioquest balanced Panthers and M... 
The synergy of Ayre a.k.a. the
My experience in dealing with Ayre has been the same as Proth. Nothing but good. 
Thiel 3.7
I'm going to be at Thiel on the 9th and will audition the 3.7s. If they can get close to my 7.2s I might weigh my options about downsizing to a pr. I have my 7.2s in a room to small right now.(although they sound great) I'm hoping they will be clo... 
Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7
Danhirsh, I own the CS7.2s and will be at Thiel next week to audition the 3.7. I will email you if you would like with a comparison of the two speakers. 
The synergy of Ayre a.k.a. the
I have heard the 5 series gear you list with the Quatros and VPI Scoutmaster/Dynavector cartridge and the sound is VERY GOOD. have also heard the CX-7e/AX-7e with speakers from Totem and Thiel. Both were also very nice. After what Rufipennis said ...