This fine piece of machine does not need introduction. AYRE K-5xe MP. Senator Tim Ayres. Item: Ayre P5xe phonostage Price Range: Max - $2250 Item Condition: Used Extra Info: Must be black Both of these players have received A+ ratings from Stereophile. Invoice is present. on Audiogon, the High-end Audio Community AS NEW. Johnny Rutan at Audio Connection lent me a brand new V-5xe to put in my system and told me to take as long as I needed to decide. Factory upgraded, recently in for a check, all is in excellent working order. Anyone have the chance to compare the sounds of the two? Ayre Acoustics K-5xe MP pricing information. Cartridge, arm/table, and interconnect were setup for a balanced signal from the cartridge - worth the trouble. up for sale is an ayre c-5xe mp cd/sacd player in very good condition. The unit is as good as new in the orginal box with manual and original invoice. Name. In my HT life I have used a Sony & currently have a Sim2. I have the Sony and wonder if the sound of SACDs played on the Ayre would be a worthwhile upgrade. Ayre P5xe MC/MM phono preamplifier, fully balanced, ultra-low noise FET circuitry in a zero-feedback configuration. MartinT. Care to speculate, about the pairing; you know...before I actually get it and just listen, lol. MP. line preamplifier Page 2. two and a half years old. Former Stereophile class A+ CD and SACD player in black with upgraded Ayre universal metal remote [$300 value]. I bought a bunch of SACDs so I've kept it for being able to play them, but find myself pulling out vinyl instead. Cant see myself buying another Sim2. No marks on chassis, working fine. Track. Description: Solid-state, remote-controlled line preamplifier with: 2 balanced inputs, 2 unbalanced inputs, balanced and unbalanced outputs; 66-step FET-switched volume control with 1dB step size; integral Ayre power-line … just 4 underneath, on whatever flat surface under there that you find - there are a lot of screw heads protruding. As you can see from photos, no scratches, wear, marks, or flaws. Re: Ayre K5 XE MP / V5 XE mini review The bass was fine on my KX5-20/VX5-20 and KXR-20/MXR-20 combos. As already mentioned, other amps handle transients with more bite. So we went through a long period of developing a circuit using bipolar transistors that would sound as good as the JFETs. The warmth and immediacy of a live performance are apparent from the first listening. Starting bid: £300.00 [ 0 bids] No additional import charges on delivery. The unit was bought new from Analogue Seduction UK in november 2016 for 2.645,- GBP. Here for your consideration is a pristine example of the much admired Ayre Acoustics K-5xeMP Line Stage in black aluminum. ), & trying to contact Ayre - WoodyWW 05:52:07 11/15/20. It's been listed as class A+ component on Stereophile a few years. Portland, OR 92709 (503) 222-2599. The combination of superb resolution and a natural, relaxed quality will draw you into the music, time and time again. An excellent solid state line stage that would be at home in just about any system. ayre K-5xe anyone tried the mp upgrade just wondering if anyone has had the mp upgrade performed on there k-5xe preamp, and could speak to the results. The Sim2 had a fault & the repair cost $1000. Like other universal players, the C-5xe plays discs in all formats that are currently available; however, it does so only in stereo, not multichannel, and without video. thanks jrw40 11-22-2009 6:21pm But if you are looking for absolute transparency and super-quiet backgrounds then the Ayre may well be what you are looking for. Both item comes with the original package box, but remote and manual only for the preamp. Sidebar 3: Measurements. If you are looking for tube "bloom" this phono stage will not suit you. PowerAMP: Ayre V-5xe for $2800 ~ sold on Dec 11th. Give us a call today. If you are looking for tube "bloom" this phono stage will not suit you. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Since I adore my Ayre CODEX and P-5xe, I decided to try a V-5xe. Inquire about this Ayre K-5xeMP. Ayre Acoustics C-5xe MP for sale. These upgrades are handled through their dealer network (footnote 1). But if you are looking for absolute transparency and super-quiet backgrounds then the Ayre may well be what you are looking for. Shipping from Brussels, Belgium to EU countries. Music flows from a pure black background, thanks to ultra-low noise circuitry in a zero-feedback configuration. The Ayre P-5xe phono preamplifier uncovers the astounding musicality in your favourite records. Ayre is offering the MP firmware as a $200 upgrade for C-5xe units and between $250 and $900 on the CX-7e and in the field (depending on the age of the unit). Topic - Re-Used Ayre C-5xe I made an offer on (possibly an MP? Ayre K5xe MP Preamp: Condition: Used. Ayre Acoustics C-5xe MP pricing information. Ayre Acoustics K-5xe MP preamplifier in excellent condition.Selling to try a new preamp!From Ayre's website :Ayre’s K-5xeMP preamplifier combines peerless musical performance with stunning visual design. Approximately 6 years old. Our Vision. That left me pretty salty seems its always been mounted & used correctly. This item will be sent through the Global Shipping Programme and includes international tracking. Ayre calls the $5950 USD C-5xe a "universal stereo," or "U2," player, and this signals a shrewd deviation for this multi-format digital source. The exclusivefully-balanced, zero-feedback circuitry renders music with vitality and life. Audio Advisors is a retail store for the finest home audio and video electronics available. This review page is supported in part by the sponsors whose ad banners are displayed below. Your chances to take these great pieces, I think you would be rewarded a lot! Find Something Interesting? Ayre P5Xe phono stage.