purchasing used Ayre V-5xe? good purchase?

Hi All,

I have an opportunity to purchase one of these for around 2k USD, around 15 years old

currently using an anthem mca 225 gen 2 which puts out 400w at 4ohm and 600 at 2oh

I had the AX7e integrated and loved it but found that it's 120w was just not quite enough

worth trying this amp?

also, anybody know if the v-5xe is 2ohm capable?

thanks in advance

audiocanada08-31-2022 10:45pm

pdreher Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,184 posts 09-01-2022 at 12:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I tried this amp about 6 or 7 years ago. It was just ok, but wasn't a game changer. Ultimately, I continue to prefer tube amps to SS.
chayro Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,922 posts 09-01-2022 at 11:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It’s a good purchase if you contact Ayre and they tell you it can still be serviced.
soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,604 posts 09-01-2022 at 02:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What improvements are you looking for over the Anthem, and what sound characteristics are most important to you?
audiocanada OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 185 posts 09-01-2022 at 03:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i was thinking the balanced connection to my lumin d2 giving me a fully balanced front end might enhance the overall presentation, dynamics, and clarity as well as reduce noise floor however after a few amp swaps in the rack im starting to believe my anthem is really good and that I would need to spend alot to gain a significant upgrade i can likely re-sell the ayre at minimul loss