Ayre K5xe vs BAT Pre


So I am about to pick up my first BAT product, a VK-500. I am currently using an Ayre C5xeMP to Ayre K5xe to VK-500 to Magnepan 1.6. My question is would it be a positive move I get a BAT pre instead of the Ayre. I don't know a ton about the BAT pre line but would think that the Ayre would be more detailed. Would the imagining improve with say a BAT 32se? I know it's all about synergy but is bat suppose to be a higher level product in comparison to Ayre? Thanks
harri009
Why would you want to switch from Ayre. There is a synergy using an all Ayre system that would be denied with another "house sound" fighting what Ayre is all about. Be sure to interconnect with balanced cables (I use Anti-Cables with great satisfaction). I would go up the Maggy line myself.
I didn't switch from an Ayre. I never had an ayre amp. I would love to try a V5xe or V1xe but the BAT is sounding and looking pretty good.
The BAT VK-51se and VK-42se preamps are a steal at there used prices. IMO a step up from the Ayre your using now and (personal preference) nicer than the K-1xe. I also think after living with the BAT amp for a while you might find the V5xe a little thin and bass light. The V-1xe would be more on the same same level (if not better) than the VK-500 amp you have now.
I would get the BAT "tube" preamp. It should sound marvelous with XLR connections to your amp.