The V-5x is my favorite solid state amp under $6k. I use it in my reference system. Within it's power, matched with the right components, the V-5x is very difficult to beat sonically. And if I were looking for an amp to best it, I would not be going to ML gear.
The great thing about Ayre gear is that it sounds best plugged straight into the wall. I have had the opportunity to own and demo a number of their pieces and none of them sounded best plugged into ANY AC aftermaket product. Power cords do make a big difference with Ayre gear though depending on which ones you use, Ayre gear can sound absolutely amazing to so-so.
Feel free to email me, and we can discuss this further.
KF
The great thing about Ayre gear is that it sounds best plugged straight into the wall. I have had the opportunity to own and demo a number of their pieces and none of them sounded best plugged into ANY AC aftermaket product. Power cords do make a big difference with Ayre gear though depending on which ones you use, Ayre gear can sound absolutely amazing to so-so.
Feel free to email me, and we can discuss this further.
KF