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Next upgrade, DartZeel or Ayre

Due to heat and space, I am considering DartZeel or Ayre as both are solid state and take up less space than my current system. I understand DartZeel pre and power work best together, similarly for Ayre KX-R and MX-R, so I will get the combo to achieve the best synergy. DartZeel has built-in phono, Ayre does not, so I will have to keep my Einstein phono stage if I go with Ayre.

Has anyone compared the combo? My current speakers are SF Amati Homage & Guarneri Memento with JL F113, either combo can drive my speakers well since I don't listen loud. I do like the extra power from Ayre which gives me more options for speaker upgrade later. But if DartZeel is superior, I am willing to live with the lower power rating and shop my next speaker within DartZeel's capability.

Any input is appreciated.
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sirspeedy
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Dazz....c'mon!....No power amp is in a class of it's "own"!!There's lots of good stuff around.

Best.
sirspeedy
738 posts
 
One "important" thing to consider is service availability,and communications with mfgr,should you ever have a problem.As well as ease of "updates".A local mfgr,assuming products are in same class,is a good way to go!

I've not heard the Ayre,but did hear the "Dart",and felt though quite good,it was not in a class of it's own,as some may believe.Still,a very good amp though.

Good luck
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