Ayre V3 Owners

That's a nice friend!

I wouldn't invest in any upgrades. Twice I've heard presentations by Ayre sales team talking about their current products and twice they referred to what they've learned since "we didn't know much with our V3 design". Kinda made me cringe when I heard that. Cheers,
Spencer

That is definitely cringe worthy. I have been playing it and there is a low level buzz coming from the chokes not the main transformer. I used a power conditioner and a DC blocker to no effect. I think thats how the chokes on this amp are. My M6prx has chokes and it is dead quiet.

Cringeworthy? I like the honesty in that statement.
  
I recall hearing the V3 driving a pair of Avalon Acoustics Eidolons in the main room at the later dB Audio on Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley and commented to myself just how luscious that system sounded.

Give Ayre a call with the serial number. You can trust their suggestions. Personally, I'd have it gone through. If anything else it makes for a terrific compact back up unit or a loaner. I would not sell it.

The V3 is a classic. Loved mine when I had it and only sold because I was moving overseas at the time.  As above, hold onto it and see what Ayre can do for you.