Has anyone compared Ayre K-1x to Pass X-1

who would buy from a "flake" maunufacture ?

let me know if you want to move your arc ref2...

Why is Superphon a "flake" manufacturer? Can you enlighten
me on the subject? I had no previous experience with this company. The ref2 remains in my collection of audio equipment..I regret selling the CAT pre..

http://audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=18403&highlight=superphon

they are not exactly known for their customer service.... i guess there are a couple out there...

Damn, what a cluster_f%$k this Stan Warren and his Superphon is! Thanks for the warning

Hello,
I thought I’d throw in my .02 about my experiences with my Pass Labs X-1. I bought a refurbished (and spotless, a 9+ here at Audiogon) X-1 from Reno HiFi and could not be happier. It truly was (and still is) goose bump moments when I’m listening. My soundstage has exploded. The music is coming from behind my speakers, to the left, to the right, and in front of. I guess that’s what they mean when they say your “speakers disappear”. There is more “space” between the instruments. I can't honestly tell if it is "coloring" the sound at all. If it is, I sure can't pinpoint the effect.
My previous preamps were a Belles 21A and a Creek 5350R. The Belles was quite nice, but the Pass is definitely a big step up. The Belles did have a more “tubey” sound.(If I discuss why I didn’t like that “tubey” sound, a posting war will probably follow, ha!)
I’m sure my X-1 will be in my system for a long time and I’ll upgrade the other components once or even twice before I even consider upgrading the X-1.
CDP: MF A5
Amp: MF a308cr
Speakers: Spendor 9
All interconnects & cables: Analysis Plus Oval 9