I am not hearing anything "dark" with the Ayre gear. It's a perfect match for my Totem Element Metal speakers.
It's all about synergy so take anyone's advice (mine included) with a grain of salt.
I have been through several integrated amps over the last 2 years including Luxman L-590 AX, Accuphase E-470 and E-600, Gato AMP-150 and Esoteric F-05. The Ayre AX-5 Twenty sounds better than all these thus far.
It's all about synergy so take anyone's advice (mine included) with a grain of salt.
I have been through several integrated amps over the last 2 years including Luxman L-590 AX, Accuphase E-470 and E-600, Gato AMP-150 and Esoteric F-05. The Ayre AX-5 Twenty sounds better than all these thus far.