Ayre KX-5/20 & VX-5/20 v AX-5 Twenty
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 |
@dbphd . I just recalled a video on Ayre's youtube channel with John Atkinson regarding the difficulties in building an integrated amp. I think it is this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRGrvd_cTHI In a nutshell, integrated amps rely upon a number of compromises in design. And, if you don't want to contact Johnny, I suggest calling Ayre. Ryan usually answers the phone and would be the person with the best information you could possibly receive regarding Ayre products. B |
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.This is nonsense. Here are measurements of the Twenty version, recently published https://www.hifinews.com/content/ayre-ax-5-twenty-integrated-amplifier-lab-report |
