Ayre KX-5/20 & VX-5/20 v AX-5 Twenty
I think you should keep your current equipment. There is nothing there that could be improved upon. In fact, I think you’d be doing yourself a disfavor by moving to integrated. The only upgrade would be moving to the M/KXR Twenty’s and the new QB 9 Twenty. And, even that would be a subtle change. IMHO B |
dbphd Make no mistake, the AX-5/20 is a killer integrated amp at its price-point. If power is a requirement, keep the separates. Yesterday, I took delivery of an AX-5. Last year, I spent several listening sessions w/ this integrated matched w/ my DX-5 spinner plus the QX-5 /20 for comparison. I purchased the DX-5 last Spring and now own its partner in crime, AX-5. Now it is time for the best part of our hobby- Cabling! Happy Listening! |
Keep in mind that as is often the case with intergrateds, the AX-5 Twenty is not particularly well suited with sub 4 Ohm loads. https://www.stereophile.com/content/ayre-acoustics-ax-5-integrated-amplifier-measurements |
