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Just from doing some more listening with another AA'er who has Wilson and Ayre, I can say it is quite a heavenly match.
I hadn't paid too much attention to Ayre prior to that system, but it was a serious eye-opener. They make Wilson earn its keep. 
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02-14-2012, 01:55 AM
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I can vouch for the K-5xeMP. I bought one of the earliest ones after they announced the Maximum Performance upgrade. Very nice preamp, just wish it had more than two balanced inputs.
Close to deciding on a KX-R, or perhaps go with a tubed preamp.
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02-14-2012, 12:55 PM
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02-14-2012, 01:33 PM
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I am actually trading in the K-5xeMP with my dealer for the KX-R.
The K-5xeMP is a heck of a preamp however. I am sort of oscillating on whether to upgrade the preamp first, or the amplifiers. I am moving towards an R-based system. I'm also undecided if I should swap out my C-5xeMP for the DX-5.
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07-30-2012, 06:50 PM
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Just received (today) my K5xe^MP preamp and V5xe amp.
First impression is... very good. Substantially better than the integrated amp Ayre 7 series I've been using. At the same volume, the sound is much more precise and also more smooth. Really happy with the choice. I have however one (very basic question)... the K5xe^MP preamp doesn't have a power button... to do I switch it off?  Pedro
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07-30-2012, 10:15 PM
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Charlie Hansen from Ayre posted about the lack of the power button on Audio Asylum some time ago. I recall reading he said it sounds better continually powered up. The disc players have the power button though. I actually leave all my Ayre equipment powered up all the time. I am using the Ayre L-5 power filtering unit in my setup for everything but the power amp, which I plug straight into the wall.
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07-31-2012, 03:46 AM
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No power button on the kx-r too, just a standby button on the front  Frank Sent from my iPad using A.Aficionado
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07-31-2012, 08:32 AM
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Ok. Thanks jax4736 and Frank.
Just talked with my dealer that explained that it stays in standby to have "polarized and stabilized" circuits (whatever that means) resulting in better sound - immediately - whenever you press play. Pedro
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07-31-2012, 09:19 AM
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10-03-2012, 10:02 AM
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I owned K5xe(MP) and V5xe for over 2 years. They are just great value for money.
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