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Next upgrade, DartZeel or Ayre

Due to heat and space, I am considering DartZeel or Ayre as both are solid state and take up less space than my current system. I understand DartZeel pre and power work best together, similarly for Ayre KX-R and MX-R, so I will get the combo to achieve the best synergy. DartZeel has built-in phono, Ayre does not, so I will have to keep my Einstein phono stage if I go with Ayre.

Has anyone compared the combo? My current speakers are SF Amati Homage & Guarneri Memento with JL F113, either combo can drive my speakers well since I don't listen loud. I do like the extra power from Ayre which gives me more options for speaker upgrade later. But if DartZeel is superior, I am willing to live with the lower power rating and shop my next speaker within DartZeel's capability.

Any input is appreciated.
semi
pinkus
144 posts
 
Semi, care to share a bit more about your new preamp...the name, manufacturer, cost ?

Thanks
semi OP
649 posts
 
Cost about the same as Ayre KX-R, but quite a bit cheaper than Dartzeel. I ordered an Einstein pre which has tremendous dynamic, transparency, and extension, but the most important thing is it sounds like music especially with the right tube. Einstein also employs the volume control outside of audio signal to maintain signal integrity, I believe they invented and implemented the concept first.

To Bar81, this is a forum to exchange idea and share your experience. I believe your last post did nothing positive to the forum. I have no issue when people don't like the gears I own, I know everyone has his/her preferences. Yes, I am glad I found something I liked and glad to know you also found something you like, and yes please move on and stop wasting bandwidth of this thread so people can actually learn something from this thread.
bar81
791 posts
 
Nobody is learning anything from your posts other than you seem to be hell bent on trashing Ayre when you have zero credibility with the product. Take your own advice.
pinkus
144 posts
 
Semi,

sounds like you are happy with your choice, and that is all that counts. Enjoy !
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