[JHolmes]

Just registered and gained some kind of permission to come aboard!!

I recently put a K5xemp in my system and couldn't be happier. It replaced a VTL TL 2.5. which wasn't a terrible pre by any means. The audio shop close to me has an all Ayre system, including the QB9 DAC. They are using the Wilson Sasha's for loudspeakers. I just couldn't get over the clarity of the system, without sounding digital or processed.

BTW, I did purchase the QB9 also. I spent about 6 months toying with the computer audio system thing and once committed went for the QB9. Xlint sound!

Don't ask me about cables! my cabling is cheap mismatched and all over the place. I'm in the process of saving a bit of $$ to upgrade cables. Thinking of Morrow's mid level stuff, but that's another story..

Anyway, hello to all and hope all is good.