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Ayre vs Boulder

I am upgrading my electronics and have distilled the choice between Ayre and Boulder for my current system.
I auditioned the MX-Rs in my previous system running WP/8s with Cardas GR SC and was not sold. However, those early amps may not have been broken in and I believe the Cardas GR SC is not actually optimal for these amps.
I heard the MX-Rs driving Vandy Quattros through Audioquest Sky and heard some serious music.

The Boulder 1000 series is also in contention. They are the most neutral electronics I have heard and the 1012 DAC Pre saves a lot of cabling and power cords.

The YG Anat IIs I am using are quite revealing.

Boulder's Yin vs Ayres's Yang?

And what cables have worked for you with these both superlative electronics?

If you could reveal the secret of life, that would help with the decision as well.
khrys

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mu6
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Why not the Hovland Stratos, it's more natural. They will come up with a matching pre amp in a few months.
The japanese distributor is connecting them with YG succesfully.
Cables I would recommend NBS black Label, with Ayre and boulder as well.
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