Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe


I am loving the Ayre sound (V-5xe Amp, QX-5 Twenty DAC / streamer). My speakers are the new Revel F228be

While I think V-5xe is great, I am thinking of upgrading to the newer VX-5 Twenty. Just because.... I hear my sirens calling :-)


For you Ayre owners, is this a worthy upgrade?

Or should I consider another solid state Amp? Pass Labs come to mind

Thanks!
128x128thyname
@techn_dude,

Interesting idea. And brave.

What do I do with my Ayre QX-5? I think I am too deep in this rabbit hole to do what you suggest 
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 Congrats on your QX5 great system
Are you using the Ayre Wood Myrtle blocks under DAC, Pre, and Amp?
 Best,
JohnnyR
I would very much keep the QX5 twenty Dac. I would only sell the pre and amplifier , to replace with a sota integrated.

Ask to borrow one to compare with your K1xe / V5xe duo.