Pick a preamp for my system: Ayre or MBL

Hi,
I have Avalon Eidolon and use a Krell 700cx amp. I want inputs from you guys picking a preamp for me: MBL 5011 or Ayre K1-xe. I want a premap with resolution, imaging and tight fast bass. Thanks.

nickt05-28-2008 6:43am

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dave_b Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,159 posts 05-28-2008 at 02:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Krell 222 would be superb, actually better than the two box unit (202). For tubes I would go with the LS 26 from ARC.
tboooe Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,009 posts 05-28-2008 at 03:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Personally I would go with the MBL5011. The Ayre is very good in terms of transparency but I thought the MBL had better overall presentation and realism.
bar81 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 791 posts 05-28-2008 at 04:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You had a K-1xe in your system with the MX-R?
tom_hankins Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 928 posts 05-28-2008 at 04:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have used the Ayre K-1XE in my system with the Krell 650M amps and the combo was very good together. Its strengths are just what you are looking for. Resolving, excellent imaging and soundstage, fast and deep bass, and tons of detail. Have not heard the MBL with the Krell amps.

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