AYRE VX-5 TWENTY- WHICH TUBE PREAMP MATCHS

Hello,

I am wondering which tube preamps are recommended with Ayre VX-5 amp.?
Speakers are Magnepan 1.7i

Any suggestions would be highy appreciated.

dvinkl04-07-2019 1:37pm

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drrsutliff Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 834 posts 04-08-2019 at 11:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No I did not. I actual came to this combination from the other direction. Previous amp was a VAC kt88 based 100 watt per channel and I decided to move to a SS amp hopefully without losing some of the traits I appreciated. The VX5/20 has performed that role well. I’m not saying it sounds like a tube amp, but it checks the boxes I was looking for in my change better that I expected.
dvinkl OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19 posts 04-08-2019 at 12:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @Beetlemania That is a good question. What is lacking? In fact there is lacking nothing, maybe a little bit romance and body, but in the other hand I am afffraid to lose openness, dynamic and holographic sound I have with K-1xe preamp.
dvinkl OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19 posts 04-08-2019 at 12:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @drrsutliff Which speakers do you run with VX5/20 and VAC?
drew_k Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 04-08-2019 at 01:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ayre is especially good with balanced preamps. The Ayre preamps, Aesthetix, and Rogue RP-7 all click those boxes.
drrsutliff Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 834 posts 04-08-2019 at 03:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Currently I am using Spendor D9 speakers. Also I agree with drew_k that you want to stay balanced with Ayre. I currently use the Ayre Codex DAC but my QX5/20 will arrive tomorrow. Audience AU24SX XLR cables connect the system.

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