If I like sound of Ayre Integrated I would Like...

The Ayre AX-7e is worth every penny. You are not just buying a bunch of parts, but also an amazing design, a respected brand, superb assembly, and top-notch customer service. Oh, yeah...it sounds wonderful, too. Throw an L-5xe in front of it, and you've got a killer upgrade path.

It's like when I hear people say "I'm looking for something that drives like a BMW." I respond, "How about a BMW?"

I had an AX7e. It's a great amp. I had it side by side with several McIntosh integrateds and found it to be cleaner and more accurate in the soundstage without sounding at all analytical.

I went to a ARC VSi-55 and was happy with my choice. Tubes have a different texture that I find important. I also have a RWA sig. 30 that is really nice with great depth and soundstage but it's 30 watts.

Good luck in your search.

Dkzzzz, do you feel you got your answer?

I got one answer from you, thank you. I also got a lot of spam.
It is frustarting to waste so much time on the way to somewhat realistic sound only becaue this market is full magic, woodoo...

The Ayre stuff especially the newer stuff looks fantastic.