Ayre MX-R VS Vitus SS-010

Sthomas: What were the amps that were close to the Ayre but much less costly?

I have listened to a number of amplifiers, (Threshold, KR, Lamm and others).

I like the sound from a Vitus, but miss the control from my Crown Studio Reference (bass). But the Crown doesn’t sounds good in midrange and treble area. So an amp that combine the good things from Vitus and Crown is what I’m looking for, and then I have been told that the Ayre MX-R might me be amp. Unfortunately, it is not possible to borrow the Ayre before purchase. Therefore, the keyword for the amp I’m looking for is: control, fast and deliver a great music reproduction.

I'm not resident in U.S., but in Denmark (Europe).

Have you listened to a Burmester or a Karan?

Both Burmester and Karan Both, are unfortunately not at the marked here.

Doko,
I think the Bryston sst line has really good value, and sounds comparable to Ayre's gear at less prices(throw in a 20 year warranty to boot). I was amazed with the improvements in the sst line from the st series.