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04-14-2009, 10:20 AM
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I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome back. It is great to know that we are all one big happy family, regardless of equipment choices. Who knows, as this is a musical journey that is constantly changing, McIntosh could be in my future. Some have said that the "full circle" sometimes starts with McIntosh, but usually ends with McIntosh.....
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04-14-2009, 10:46 AM
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Glad to see you here! I remember your posts from before. It does come down to whatever makes your ears happy! Congratulations on your decision and I'm sure you will enjoy! Ted.
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Magico Q3 plus S-Pods, Spectral DMA-500AR, DMC-30SV pre, Esoteric F-03a, Esoteric S-05, Esoteric P02X, N-01XD, Cybershaft OP21A-D, Roon Nucleus Plus w/S-Booster LPS, Uptone Audio EtherRegen w/ LPS-1.2, MIT Oracle MA-X V2's, Oracle SHD-120 V2, Shunyata Sigma Clock 50’s, Sigma Ethernet’s, Alpha USB-V2, Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 HDMI's, MIT Oracle Z-III PC's, Z Power Bar Conditioner, Coherence Systems ADD-Powr Sorcer X4, EAU2, Furutech Flux 50 filters, GTX-D rhodium outlets, service sub panel w/ 4-30 amp dedicated circuits, Stillpoints Ultra 6, Ultra 5, Ultra SS, HRS Damping Plates, Cable Isolators, Sony XBR75ZH8.
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04-14-2009, 11:50 PM
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hey what other brands did you demo before you fell in love with ayre if you dont mind me asking? I find there products to be on my short list also. Though over the last few months sim took over the lead between these two. I like ayres CD players over moons (sim) but i like sims amps over ayres.
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Mcintosh 501(x2) ~ c2300 ~ Mc 303 ~ Marantz 8003 and 7004BD ~ Esoteric DV-60 ~ JL Audio F110 (x 2) ~ Music Hall MMF (Benz silver cart) ~ Audience AU24 E Interconnects/Audio cables/ Power cords ~ Ricard Gray 400 Pro (x3) w/ kubala Power Cords ~Speakers Totem Wind Design-Model one signature Center-Dali Helicon W200 rears
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04-15-2009, 10:19 AM
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I tried several brands including Mark Levinson, Simaudio, and Bryston. They all had strengths and weaknesses, but overall, I preferred the musicallity of the Ayre system. I also like the fact, that similar to Mcintosh, Ayre builds all the matching components including a Sacd player. The fact that the components take up "less real estate," as mentioned from Dan, also helps.....
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04-15-2009, 11:15 AM
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Congratulations Lyle, that all Ayre system must be something VERY special. Enjoy!
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Preamp: McIntosh C1100T/C1100C, McIntosh MX180 Amp: McIntosh MC611 (2), MC601 (3), MI254 Digital: McIntosh D1100, McIntosh MCT450, Meridian 808v6, Aurender N20, Aurender ACS10, Oppo 203 Analog: McIntosh MT10, Hana Umami Red Phono preamp: Simaudio Moon 610LP, 820S Signal cables: WW Gold Eclipse 7 speaker cables; Shunyata Sigma v2 XLR (2); Sigma v1 XLR (2), Transparent Ref XL (MM2) XLR; WW Silver Eclipse 7 (4) Digital cables: Shunyata Omega USB, Omega Ethernet, Sigma Ethernet; WW Platinum 7 Coax, AES/EBU Switch: Innuos PhoenixNet Power: Audioquest Niagara 7000, Audioquest 5000, Audioquest Dragon, Hurricane PC, Shunyata Alpha HC, AQ NRG Edison outlets, (8) 20 amp dedicated lines, 125 amp subpanel Speakers: Wilson Sasha DAW, Dynaudio Contour 30, Dynaudio Contour 25C Subs: REL s/812 (6), REL s/510 (3) Accessories: HRS M3X2 shelf (MT10), Stillpoints Ultra II v2 w/ bases (21), Ultra SS (12), Mini (12), LPi v1 Sound treaments: Artnovion
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