New Ayre MX-4 stereo power amp and new integrated

Regarding the new preamp:

I spoke with the guys from Ayre at CES and the new preamp is not really a replacement for the K-1xe, as it really is their new reference line stage, which will match their new reference monoblocks. It will not have the capability of having the internal phono stage boards like the K-1xe, so if you want to have an Ayre phono stage, you'll have to buy the separate P-5xe phono stage (and an interconnect). This line stage will be in boxes similarly sized to the new reference monoblocks.

As far as the new amp you mentioned, I have no information about that.

Hope this helps!

PS If you wish "straight from the horse's mouth" information, you could ask Charles Hansen via Audio Asylum's forums, as he usually participates there regularly. (Although he does chime in here from time to time too!)

Hello-

There is no such thing as an MX-4 in the works. There will be a KXR to match the MXR's.
If you have any other questions please feel free to call me at Ayre

Regards,

Steve Silberman
Ayre Acoustics
303-442-7300 x233

Kurttank / Vinylmonkey: thanks for the info. In one of the show reports I stumbled over a pick showing an Ayre power amp titeled MX-4 which mated fine with the rumours I´ve heard at CES (a pitty that this info is wrong as I like the design of the monos a lot but find their price quite prohibitive). By the way: Ayre C-5xe is a mighty fine product - well done!

Hi Frakpiet-

Could you show us a link to that MX-4 show report. Also, I failed to mention that there will not be a 5 series integrated.
If anyone ever has questions regarding products feel free to call.

Steve Silberman
Ayre Acoustics
303-442-7300 x233

Hey Vinylmonkey,

A question for you:
Once the KXR preamp is in production, will the K-1xe still be produced as well?
(Given that the K-1xe, is a different unit, being a full function preamp rather than a line stage, I would hope so.)
Or are you envisioning that the KXR will replace the K-1xe as your premier preamp?

Thanks for the information.

PS I know that Ayre prefers to have people call them with questions, (yes, I've been through this before, being a long time Ayre owner), however, it would be more convenient, and consumer friendly, if Ayre were to have an email address we could send questions too. (Just my two cents worth.)