Ayre v-5xe or parasound jc-1’s?


I see the v-5xes on a’gon for about $3k and the jc-1s for about $3.7k. Which would get and why? Plan to drive vandy quatros or 5s with them. thanks.

Joe in Mobile
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I've also had both amps, and infinitely preferred the Ayre. Compared to the Ayre, the Parasound just sounded flat and uninteresting to me. I listened to it on multiple speakers. The Parasound I'm sure pushes out more bass, but to my ear that's the only advantage. The Ayre does soundstage, imaging, dynamics and detail really well, without becoming fatiguing. I just sold my v5xe for a pair of Classe Omegas, and the cost difference was big compared to the performance difference. Given that the Ayre can be a bit weak on bass, if you're using a Vandersteen 5 with it's powered woofers, you can adjust for that. I vote Ayre!!!