Ayre K-5xe preamp? How close to K-1xe?


Has anyone compaired the Ayre K-5xe to the highly respected K-1xe? I am considering both but haven't heard them yet. I like the size and weight of the K-5xe, and the full featured remote, but if the K-1xe blows it away, I might go that way.
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I added the V-1XE to go with my P-5XE and K-1XE a couple weeks ago. This combo of Ayre gear is very, very, good. The best SS I have heard. Rich, smooth, lots of texure in the midrange and great bass. I am going to add the CX-7E for redbook. I also am saving for the MX-R amps right now. Then I am done. If the V-1XE had a little more power for my Thiels I would be done right now. If its possible I would try to audition the V-1XE in your system with the other Ayre gear. It has made the biggest change of all the Ayre gear I've added as far as pulling everything together.