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ayre mx-r versus audio research ref150

have a set of vandy 5a's. running mcintosh (had prior to vandy purchase) tubes. don't like dry or bright sound in any way. also like a solid lower end - thus the vandy's. like liquid and relaxing but not syrupy and slow.

any advice on sound differences between mxr and ref 150 with either a audio research ref5 or kxr pre?

thx
uwbadger
uwbadger OP
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Heading to AR vandy dealer wed

Ayre vandy 5 hour drive opposite direction!

Dealer I want to set up everything at new house remodel
does not sell ayre
uwbadger OP
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Just don't know if tubes will be difficult using room for 5.1 video also.

Sounds like tubes warm up faster vs ayre.
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erndog
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What did you end up with?
lcross
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I have the Ref 150 paired w Ref 5 and Vandy 5a carbons. This is a magical combination. Best of luck to you.
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jfrech
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uwbadger...you don't have to turn the Ayre off however...it's designed to be left on 24/7 ....but you are correct...it really takes 2 or 3 days from full power shutdown to optimal state...
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