Ayre v-5xe or parasound jc-1’s?

I see the v-5xes on a’gon for about $3k and the jc-1s for about $3.7k. Which would get and why? Plan to drive vandy quatros or 5s with them. thanks.

Joe in Mobile

magsterone02-27-2010 2:53pm

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ejlif Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,373 posts 02-27-2010 at 04:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've owned both and I like the JC-1s better. They have more authority and drive and are warmer and just plain sound a lot better I thought. I'm sure that they have a lot more power has a lot to do with it. I love Ayre gear but the V5xe just didn't float my boat. The preamp I was using was the K1x so if anything you would think the V5xe would be at an advantage in regards to preamp matching.
ellyjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 97 posts 02-27-2010 at 05:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Parasound Halo JC-1's.
stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,468 posts 02-27-2010 at 05:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ejlif...just wondering if you were using balanced out preamp to balanced into the Ayre amp...
coxhaus Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 231 posts 02-27-2010 at 05:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't know how my new Classe CAM 350 amps would compare to the Parasound JC-1 monos but I would recommend them as the Classe CAM 350 monos are very nice sounding amps for $3200.00 which is in your price range. I would be interested if anybody has a comparison. I have seen several pairs come and go on audiogon before I jumped on mine.

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