Gary
The main drawback of the Ayre for my ears was the absence of bass slam and a less visceral sound moving from a Krell. I understand the current Twenty series is better in that respect but haven’t heard them. I also couldn’t afford them.
Depending on what speakers you are driving, you may have different results.
Of course you aren’t going to get that same Krell bass slam with any other amp. Even current Krell amps do not have that anymore. The same goes for the d’Agostino ones. I think the man himself said in an interview somewhere that the old Krell bass is one note bass as opposed to being more textured if you get my meaning.
I did prefer the older MX R’s to the d’Agostino Master Power Classic Stereo, driving Avalons.
Don’t limit yourself to Pass and Ayre. I liked Nagra Classic Amp and a more expensive Vitus amp but not the prices. Mark Levinson 532 and Karan Acoustics KAS 400 were good too. JRDG 625 didn’t work for me.
Which Cardas and Transparent cables are you using?
The main drawback of the Ayre for my ears was the absence of bass slam and a less visceral sound moving from a Krell. I understand the current Twenty series is better in that respect but haven’t heard them. I also couldn’t afford them.
Depending on what speakers you are driving, you may have different results.
Of course you aren’t going to get that same Krell bass slam with any other amp. Even current Krell amps do not have that anymore. The same goes for the d’Agostino ones. I think the man himself said in an interview somewhere that the old Krell bass is one note bass as opposed to being more textured if you get my meaning.
I did prefer the older MX R’s to the d’Agostino Master Power Classic Stereo, driving Avalons.
Don’t limit yourself to Pass and Ayre. I liked Nagra Classic Amp and a more expensive Vitus amp but not the prices. Mark Levinson 532 and Karan Acoustics KAS 400 were good too. JRDG 625 didn’t work for me.
Which Cardas and Transparent cables are you using?