I should also mention that i've always had tube system. Everything...phono...pre...amp...about 6 years ago I tried the Ayre MXR and have never looked back (previous amps were ARC and BAT)...in 2000 I bought a BAT VK50SE/51SE (was upgraded) and VK60 then VK 150SE amps...The combo of the Nagra PLL and Ayre just blew me away...and a LOT less tubes (3 vs 32 tubes)...I've sense moved on from the Nagra PLL after owning it for 5+ years.
Nagra makes some sweet gear...very under appreciated...
Ayre amps on my former Finite Elemente Master Pagode stand (now using Grand Prix Audio Silverstone F1 stands)
