I still find myself returning to the Ayre website, and reviewing the data on the KX-R preamplifier, and the MX-R mono power amplifier. These two products have garnered some serious respect this past year or so, and rightfully so. Not only are they uniquely engineered, and CNC carved from solid blocks of aluminum, they have earned their fair share of audio awards this past year. I have yet to audition the KX-R preamp and a pair of mono block MX-R amps, but I plan to do that in the new year. I want to hear what all the hoopla is about.

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Dan


Main System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MC501 (2), MCD500, MS750, MR85, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113, PS Audio Power Plant Premier (2), PS Audio Soloist Premier SE (3), Wireworld IC's & PC's.
Studio HT System: McIntosh MX120, MC352, MR74, Micro Seiki DD-40, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332, JBL LSR-6312SP, JBL LSR-6328P, Tributaries Silver IC's, Wireworld PC's.
Studio Tube System: McIntosh C1000C/T, MC275 (2), MCD500, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento, McIntosh XLS112 (2), Wireword IC's & PC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MAC4300V, JVC XL-Z1050, Sony TC-K890ES, JBL4312A

Dan...if this combo dies it for you, what would they displace? We know Serge vouches for the KX-R although he thought the KX-R and MX-R combo were a bit too bright with the Wilsons I believe. My sense is that the SF GM's in the Studio system may appreciate the sure footedness of this Ayre combo maybe a bit more than the PMCs. What do you think Dan?

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Cyril

Thiel CS2.4, ARC Ref 3, ARC Ref 110, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE, Nordost Heimdall IC/SC, Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC =

sorry...that should read: "If this combo does it for you..."

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Cyril

Thiel CS2.4, ARC Ref 3, ARC Ref 110, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE, Nordost Heimdall IC/SC, Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC =

Cyril.......Pheew! Thanks for the correction. At my age I try to avoid the D word as much as possible.

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Dan


Main System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MC501 (2), MCD500, MS750, MR85, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113, PS Audio Power Plant Premier (2), PS Audio Soloist Premier SE (3), Wireworld IC's & PC's.
Studio HT System: McIntosh MX120, MC352, MR74, Micro Seiki DD-40, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332, JBL LSR-6312SP, JBL LSR-6328P, Tributaries Silver IC's, Wireworld PC's.
Studio Tube System: McIntosh C1000C/T, MC275 (2), MCD500, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento, McIntosh XLS112 (2), Wireword IC's & PC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MAC4300V, JVC XL-Z1050, Sony TC-K890ES, JBL4312A

Cyril.......I think you're right. Were the Arye KX-R and a pair of MX-R mono blocks to replace anything, it would probably be the tube system. That's not likely to happen, though. I love the tube system with the GM's.

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Dan


Main System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MC501 (2), MCD500, MS750, MR85, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113, PS Audio Power Plant Premier (2), PS Audio Soloist Premier SE (3), Wireworld IC's & PC's.
Studio HT System: McIntosh MX120, MC352, MR74, Micro Seiki DD-40, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332, JBL LSR-6312SP, JBL LSR-6328P, Tributaries Silver IC's, Wireworld PC's.
Studio Tube System: McIntosh C1000C/T, MC275 (2), MCD500, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento, McIntosh XLS112 (2), Wireword IC's & PC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MAC4300V, JVC XL-Z1050, Sony TC-K890ES, JBL4312A

i don't know Dan...i can think of two ways I would like to exit this world:

1) is listening to amazing music on an amazing system fully transporting me on sonic waves of ecstasy towards the light,



and 2) in bed with one of your Santa girls with a big smile on my face and a sudden ecstatic cardiac event that vaults me towards the light

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Cyril

Thiel CS2.4, ARC Ref 3, ARC Ref 110, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE, Nordost Heimdall IC/SC, Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC =

Hi Dan,

The 'D' word is OK! I have made some search and came up with the following:

D = Dan
D = Dandy
D = Dearest
D = Darling

Now, even D = Die is OK. Why? It simply meant "To Pine With Desire, Love, Longing" .....

Come on, its not that word ......

Cheers!

Cyril.......I pick door #2.

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Dan


Main System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MC501 (2), MCD500, MS750, MR85, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113, PS Audio Power Plant Premier (2), PS Audio Soloist Premier SE (3), Wireworld IC's & PC's.
Studio HT System: McIntosh MX120, MC352, MR74, Micro Seiki DD-40, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332, JBL LSR-6312SP, JBL LSR-6328P, Tributaries Silver IC's, Wireworld PC's.
Studio Tube System: McIntosh C1000C/T, MC275 (2), MCD500, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento, McIntosh XLS112 (2), Wireword IC's & PC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MAC4300V, JVC XL-Z1050, Sony TC-K890ES, JBL4312A

Your point "2" sure personified the abbreviation DCS amply.

Come to think of it, this three letters are the name of a highly respected CD Transport/DAC. Could it be ... Hmmmmm

Jerry.......Are you trying to flirt with me?

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Dan


Main System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MC501 (2), MCD500, MS750, MR85, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113, PS Audio Power Plant Premier (2), PS Audio Soloist Premier SE (3), Wireworld IC's & PC's.
Studio HT System: McIntosh MX120, MC352, MR74, Micro Seiki DD-40, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332, JBL LSR-6312SP, JBL LSR-6328P, Tributaries Silver IC's, Wireworld PC's.
Studio Tube System: McIntosh C1000C/T, MC275 (2), MCD500, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento, McIntosh XLS112 (2), Wireword IC's & PC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MAC4300V, JVC XL-Z1050, Sony TC-K890ES, JBL4312A