Ayre MX-R Twnenty instead of Audio research Ref 250SE


Wondering if I can replace my ARC 250SE with Ayre MX-R Twenty to save on tube cost in the long run . Also tubes are causing heat issues in my room . I don't want to compromise audio quality with this switch though. 

My other components are

Vandersteen 7
ARC ref 5SE
ARC Ref 2SE
veerapaneni

Showing 1 response by drrsutliff

Replaced a VAC tube amp with the Ayre VX5/20 and love the presentation.  Still have a VAC tube preamp.  You will save on power tubes but the Ayre amps can produce some heat in the room.