Well, I wound up buying a Luxman 505ux and I'm pleased. More grip than the Ayre and the feature set is quite nice! My home office is in my music room so being able to use the loudness control (remember those?) at low volume adds a nice punch. Otherwise I listen "straight" bypassing the loudness and tone controls. It also integrated well into my home theater system--it has a "separate" function which, when engaged, allows my home theater receiver to control volume. All in all, very pleased. I did listen to a Rogue Cronus Magnum and was really impressed for the bang for the buck and the KT120s have plenty of power! Oh, I kept my PS Audio GCPH phono preamp but for fun did try the built-in phono preamp on the Luxman (MM and MC) with my Dynavector 10x5 and it's really pretty good too.
Best integrated amp for Harbeth SHL5s
I recently sold a Bryston 4BSST2 mated with a BP26 preamp and replaced it with an Ayre AX-7E. I don't like it better although I thought I would. Anyone have a dream match for the Harbeths? I know the LFD is supposed to be great but this lazy boy wants a remote to control volume.
Pricing from $3000 to $6000. Integrated would be nice, but willing to consider separates. New or used.
Pricing from $3000 to $6000. Integrated would be nice, but willing to consider separates. New or used.