VX-5 release date?

[wizard]

Soundstage

[Manbient]

The extra power draw from the new amps is definitely not minimal. I used to own Aye equipment of the 5 series and never had an issue with overheading but... being more highly biased to class A in the new stuff I have actually had a number of overheating shutdowns. Nothing that damages the gear (ayre has failsafe's) but this amp is definitely more sensitive to warm environments than in the past. Just a note for potential buyers. Don't take that the wrong way though, I love this amp, but if your listening environment is hot, note it will need adequate ventilation and runs a lot warmer than previous Ayre gear.