Ayre KX-5 Twenty and VX-5 Twenty combo ......

Mivera Audio said:
I don't recall claiming to not like something I haven't heard. The problem is nobody actually reads what I say. What I claim is class D and digital can be made to sound phenomenal to everyone. But the secret is you must trust your ears. Very few do, and this is the problem.
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I believe the irony being referred to is that while you haven't claimed to not like something you haven't heard, you have no problem recommending gear that you admit to never having heard.
 
Mivera Audio said:
I don't recall claiming to not like something I haven't heard. The problem is nobody actually reads what I say. What I claim is class D and digital can be made to sound phenomenal to everyone. But the secret is you must trust your ears. Very few do, and this is the problem.
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Well you are claiming perfectly neutral and zero distortion (dont exist) and BTW you do realize distortion is a natural phenomenon in our world of hearing, what we hear, every sound made, every instrument et al is accompanied by distortion , strip it to zero and it will sound unnatural and different to most of us, if not everyone would have made the perfect amp by now.
 
a.wayne said:
Well you are claiming perfectly neutral and zero distortion (dont exist) and BTW you do realize distortion is a natural phenomenon in our world of hearing, what we hear, every sound made, every instrument et al is accompanied by distortion , strip it to zero and it will sound unnatural and different to most of us, if not everyone would have made the perfect amp by now.
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I don't recall making that claim. What I claim is sound everyone would consider phenomenal is possible with digital and class D. Regardless of taste.
 
joeinid said:
I just picked up the Ayre KX-5 Twenty and VX-5 Twenty combo. I have to say that even without being broken in, it sounds great. Smooth, non-aggressive, slightly sweet, powerful bass and dead quiet.

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Looking good Joe!
 
Like I said--degrees of freedom! You need statistical significance before anything like that can be claimed. This is such an simple concept I must presume you just thrive on propagating irrationality for sport? Like I said, this is a fuster cluck.
 
The Nord Class D amps are a tremendous value. I really like how they sound. Kills Devialet in my book and a lot others too. I also like my other amps. All different flavors of great.
 
FlexibleAudio said:
Like I said--degrees of freedom! You need statistical significance before anything like that can be claimed. This is such an simple concept I must presume you just thrive on propagating irrationality for sport? Like I said, this is a fuster cluck.
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For me Joe's opinion holds more weight than 1000 mortals :) As one of the biggest tube fans I know of, Joe's testimonial speaks volumes.
 
Anatta said:
The VX-5's 2 MOhm input impedance makes it an ideal partner for tube pres.
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That's interesting, would you like to elaborate?

Background: looking for alternatives to bring tube warmth into my system.
 
2 MegaOhm input impedance is a very easy load (very low current demand) that would not stress the output stage of tube pres so they'll be able to work in optimal conditions, giving most extended frequency response and least distortion.
 
Anatta said:
The VX-5's 2 MOhm input impedance makes it an ideal partner for tube pres.
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True dat. That might be the highest input impedance I have ever seen. If you want a tube pre it may not get any better. You could drive that with a flashlight bulb.
 
Thanks guys for the explanation, that is good to know. That means a tube pre could be a feasible alternative in my setup, should I be willing to consider swopping out the KX-5/20 (currently not very likely though).


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joeinid said:
I just picked up the Ayre KX-5 Twenty and VX-5 Twenty combo. I have to say that even without being broken in, it sounds great. Smooth, non-aggressive, slightly sweet, powerful bass and dead quiet.
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I have the KX/VX Twenty combo in my study. I chose the black finish and use dCS Rossini DAC/clock as only source. Access music files via Ethernet and use Tidal. Speakers are WA Alidas in Aston Martin Orange. The pre/amp combo in Twenty guise is really hard to beat even at higher price points

i have the the big brothers of all these components in my main listening room- Alexia, MXR/KXR Twenty and dCS Vivaldi DAC/clock/umpsampler

while i lose some scale and depth in the study system (primarily speakers and placement limitations), the natural pace and rhythm is there and the organic sense of space around each artist is present. Very enjoyable system. Quick pic attached....listening chair is on opposit wall
 

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