...information about K1xemp preamp. The sound from this pre can be made even better ....cleaner, clearer, wider sound stage, better bass, silkier highs by using it on Cardas blocks, having a rock on top (here in Arizona, there are dry river beds with smooth stones - I have one about 3 or 4 pounds on the K1, and another on the power supply)....also a bit heavier rock works wonders on the V1xe amp), and never use Cardas manufactured (includes Ayre's own ) cables.
Is there life after a KXR? Help
I finally found the ultimate preamp. My own version of audio nirvana. The Ayre KXR. The trouble is I can't afford to keep it. So now I have to find a worthy successor. I'm especially interested in a tubed pre. If it has a great phono stage that's a huge advantage but not required. The rest of my system are Ayre MXRs, and Aerial 20t speakers. I've owned (and liked) an Ayre K-1xe, Levinson 380s, and I've tried using a Wadia system and forgoing the preamp altogether. I intend to buy something used. $10,000 is the top of my budget but I could eek out a tad more if I had to.