Sugden Integrated IA-4 versus Ayre AX-7


I am considering a Sugden IA-4 to replace an Ayre AX-7 anyone any experience with both these amps?

Or even with the Sugden in general? I used to have a Sugden a21a before I went to the AX-7.

My source is an Oppo 105 and speakers Proac 2.5's.
ben_campbell
Have you considered the Ayre EX-8 2.0 integrated amplifier? It comes as an analog version only or can be ordered with a DAC.

https://www.ayre.com/products/amplification/ex-8/

I was very impressed with the EX-8 2.0 sound quality meaning it was like my previous Ayre AX-7e amp BUT sounds much, much better.

Ayre reports the 2.0 version"adds the extra ventilation to the unit and with the extra devices, brought the temperature down considerably, particularly on the front of the unit (and I agree). Their 2.0 upgrade doubled the number of output devices and capacitance for the output stage of the amplifier. Ayre reports the more capacitance, the better, and the doubled number of devices helps the EX-8 drive harder-to-drive and lower ohm speakers more effortlessly and lets their benefits shine. Ayre also optimized several places in the Diamond circuit that we discovered after first releasing the EX-8 that overall improves the sound. In all, the EX-8 simply sounds like it has more power better range. Bass feels stronger and the mids clearer without losing any of the resolution it had". The Ayre EX-8 2.0 is an excellent sounding amplifier.
@jc51373 I agree on you statement about BS info in these forums. I have been in the shadows here for years and see it all the time.