Ayre KX-R in the house !

[Cellindo]

Originally Posted by MtnHam

New to me KX-R here too! Having recently moved from an Aesthetix Calypso to an Ayre K-5xeMP and being delighted with the improvement, I decided to go for the KX-R; I could not be more pleased! It is everything many have already said and completely meets my expectations. The 8th wonder of the world indeed!.

Hi MtmHam,

I have very recently tried at home for 3 days a K5-xeMP. Altought I think it is a fine preamp it was not fully ticking all my list items in particular for PRAT and a kind of 'too polite' sound. I finally returned to my beloved Shindo preamp (despite not being a balanced design) and I indeed prefer it.
However, I have auditioned (in shops and friend's system) several times the KX-R and I was always thrilled by this superb preamp. So, based on your experience, could you please let me know the biggest differences between the two AYRE pre's in your system ?
Thanks much.

[MtnHam]

Originally Posted by Cellindo

Hi MtmHam,

I have very recently tried at home for 3 days a K5-xeMP. Altought I think it is a fine preamp it was not fully ticking all my list items in particular for PRAT and a kind of 'too polite' sound. I finally returned to my beloved Shindo preamp (despite not being a balanced design) and I indeed prefer it.
However, I have auditioned (in shops and friend's system) several times the KX-R and I was always thrilled by this superb preamp. So, based on your experience, could you please let me know the biggest differences between the two AYRE pre's in your system ?
Thanks much.

While the character of both are similar, the KX-R brings finer resolution and detail, more finesse. Individual instruments stand clearer in their own space. Voices are more pure.

[BillK]

Has anyone compared the sound of a KX-R to an AX-5 as of yet?

[Blackstone]

I heard this thing a few years ago with a dCS stack and I think some very large Magnepans and it was profoundly good. An awe inspiring piece of gear. Better than the more expensive Boulder.

[BillK]

Originally Posted by Franklmu

Thanks Bart, Philipp, Joe and Jim

So, some pics taken at the arrival :

Black M116610LN Submariner?

[Franklmu]

No...sea dweller

[thesaint519]

Originally Posted by Franklmu

No...sea dweller

Nice! I purchased a DSSD in March. I love it .

[BillK]

My apologies for mistaking a DSSD for a Sub-C!!

[georgios]

Very nice, congras.