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My KX-R is an awesome preamp ....
My KX-R is settling in nicely. I've been running it for 3 weeks and was impressed with its sound from the first moment I turned it on. I appreciate all the good advice and truly believe my preamp quest is over.
I am not as well versed with audio reviews as Serge. But I believe he knows, appreciates, understands and can convey the subtle differences is audio electronics. I am happy to report he was spot on, pointing me towards the KX-R specifically and Ayre in general. There is something correct or "right" about the music. Whether the volume is low or high everything is clear, three dimensional and deep. It makes me want to listen more. My stereo is still in transition and I only see it getting better. I can't wait to scrape up enough pennies for the MX-R's and better cables. Aaaaahhhhhh! life is good. In the meantime, my Spectrons sound better with the KX-R and are still breaking in. I know class D gets a bad wrap, but I think there is something different about the Spectron Musician III mk2 monoblocks vs other class D. However that's a story for another day and thread. Thanks for indulging me. Joe |
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Good Advice ....
Hi Jim,
Thanks for the input. Looking at my post again, I think new cables (Transparent Audio) and a new dac (Metric Halo LIO-8) are next. I'm learning not to make too many changes at once and to listen and get used to my system before a major jump. I had a Pass XA30.5 and XP-10 and thought they were good until I heard my current equipment. I think my current combo is really, really good. I want/need to get away from tubes because I run the music 6-10 hrs/day. I find everyone on this site a great resource. Joe Last edited by joeinid; 05-16-2010 at 02:18 PM. Reason: add equip. |
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Joe
That sounds like a good plan. If you get a chance to hear the new Esoteric D-07 I think it sounds really good. I am vacillating back and forth on the unit myself. As far as cables go there are too many good ones out there. Pick one you like and go with that firms technology for your whole loom. Jim |
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Joe.......The Ayre MX-R amplifiers, and the KX-R preamplifier captured my interest last year, and I am still very impressed with both, and may eventually own the combination. It is good to hear you are pleased with your new Ayre KX-R preamp.
Do us all a favor, post a few photos.
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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Please don't make me clean my room
It will take me a while straighten up, but I promise to put some picture up soon. Joe |
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C5xeMP/KX-R/MX-R/Transparent/Wilson Sasha... Mmmmmm. One of my all time favorite, synergistic combos. Organic, natural, musical presentation that pulls you into music very deep.
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I had a listen in Singapore yesterday to an all Ayre system. Ayre CD, KRX, MX-R's, MIT Oracle cables and Avalon Time speakers. The first thing I noticed ( as the sales guy was playing the normal quiet shit female jazz vocals) was the whole number scroll, instead of just the last digit. The whirring sound of the volume changing - it sounded like spinning a chocolate wheel when I changed volume fast. Quite loud as well. Makes my cj ART3 volume clicks of the physical switches sound quiet :-) cheers |
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