Theta Enterprise or Ayre V1x with Vandy 5A

Richard Hardesty and Shane Buettner, who jointly write "The Audiophile Perfectionist" journal, devoted the last issue to reviews of high-end amps (which were used to drive their Vandy 5A's, which both own). The top two amps in the review were the Theta Citadels and the Ayre V-5x, so it seems likely that either would be a good choice for your 5A's.

Thank you. I'm listening with the Ayre V5x and it is truly outstanding, but I'm just finding it a little lean in the midbass. I was hoping the V-1x might improve upon that one shortcoming as it has a much beefier power supply. At the V-1X's price however, the Theta Enterprise now enters the picture.

James

I suggest you try different cables before you try a different amp. You might find that a different cable gets rid of your lean mid-bass problem.

I've been running a V-5x for 1.5 yrs. w/VR4 GenIII's & there is no lack of any bass/midbass. When I switched from a Pass to an ARC pre, the bass was even better, although I recall some PC's that choked the bass (along with the soundstage).

I would suggest the standard drill here-spkr. placement, check your AC, clean connections, etc. before swapping out gear.

From what I have heard, I would tend to agreee with both driver and rex. I had not heard the V5x to be at all lean in midbass. I would double-check speaker setup, cables, and room treatments before I moved on...