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| meridian 861 v2.8, is it worth it? Setting up the Meridian with the new software...downloadable...should be pretty stright forward...I have 861 v4.25...while its a very nice unit...and I think vastly better than Anthem....no processor approaches using a separate high quality analog... | |
| Has anyone compared Ayre K-1xe to ARC Ref 3 or VTL I have played with those components...ended up with VTL...next would be the K1xe...last would be the Ref...but guess it depends upon which version of the Ref 3 you are playing with...the one I borrowed I think was recent...but not sure....and of c... | |
| Has anyone compared Ayre K-1xe to ARC Ref 3 or VTL Hi,I recently got a VTL 6.5 (considering the 7.5)...tried the ARC ref 3 and K1xe prior to getting the vtl...there is slight possibility that the forthcoming Ayre KX-R pre amp might be end target...but I do enjoy the detail/musicality of the vtl...... | |
| VTL 6.5 vs VTL 7.5 Hi,I am trying the 6.5 now...latest version...might consider the 7.5 mkII...is it worth the difference....I have put some NOS tubes....seem to make a significant difference...clear top RCA...also some GE 6189W mil spec....and some Sylvania tubes..... | |
| help me decide: VTL 7.5 or ARC Ref 3 Any thoughts....seeking pre amp for system...have listened to Ref 3, LS 26 and VTL 6.5...current version....this is to drive a group of Ayre monoblocks....at this point the VTL seems to be best choice...has the air and detail/image/sound stage of ... | |
| Shindo and synergistic components Having gone through some various things...knowing what I seek...my end reference being 1/2 track recordings made on my tape machine....I think the Ayre's are keepers...again to me changing speakers just to gain more efficiency doesn't make much se... | |
| Shindo and synergistic components Folks....I have some Ayre MX-R monoblocks...which of course are balanced...and in looking at improving the analog side of my system it has been suggested that I consider a Shindo preamp....the would be driving Rockport Meraks/Sheritan II and Wilso... | |
| How does the Ayre V1-xe compare to the MX-R's? Again as with prior comment I went from the K5xe (actually the K6xe version to the monoblocks. Most of my listening is Jazz and classical...using a D1xe with Rockport speakers. The most immediate impression of the MX-R was listening at lower level... | |
| Sophia 2 against a wall, with Meridian processor? Typically I listen in the Stereo mode....but the Trifield is pretty damn good....John | |
| Feedback on new Ayre MX-R Monoblocks Just an update...the Ayre MX-R monoblocks are doing wonderfully well at natural sound...big improvement moving from Wilson to the Rockports...an even more musical match... | |
| Sophia 2 against a wall, with Meridian processor? Mostly listen to analog...using the stereo mode...though the trifield mode is pretty interesting and rather good....affects different recordings in different manners....but it is very listenable...John | |
| Sophia 2 against a wall, with Meridian processor? Presently I have Sophia 2s with a Meridian 861 v4.25...not sure that the 861 will fix your problem...feel free to contact me.John | |
| New Ayre MX-4 stereo power amp and new integrated I agree that ayre cables seem to be a very good match for their equipment...and I am particularly pleased with the new speaker cables for the mono blocks...John | |
| Best subwoofer for a Wilson Puppy Hi,I have owned a Snell DCS 24 and Revel Sub 30 for Wilson Sophia 2 speakers...going to the Watch Dog 2 is amazing improvement over the Revel Sub 30...much more natural sounding and better integrated with main speakers...john | |
| The synergy of Ayre a.k.a. the Ayre works wonderfully as a system...I have:Ayre speaker cables for 3 monoblocks...with ayre interconnects...and D1xe...great combination...I was very surprized how nice the speaker cables were...my only disappointment was the Ayre power cable...w... |