Ayre V-5xe best tube pre-amp to match with?

I own an Ayre V-5xe power amp and strongly consider a very good tube pre - or the matching K-5xe pre amp from Ayre. Any suggestions?

frankpiet03-08-2006 8:49am

bigtee Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 803 posts 03-08-2006 at 08:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The K5xe is an excellent solid state preamp at its price level. However, they're better to be had in the tube arena. The Ayre K1xe is an excellent preamp anyway you want to slice it but very expensive. If you have the money, it mates superbly. I agree with the BAT 51se recommendation also. Good match.