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Oppo 105 D vs. DAC-transport combination.
Johnny,(((Isn’t the Ayre Codex primarily a headphone amp?))) No, its also one of the Best Dacs we have heard for under 5 K periodUSB input and Optical. a discrete analog balanced output stageI would suggest you hear it.JohnnyR  
Oppo 105 D vs. DAC-transport combination.
Greetings Shardone I strongly disagree I have 3 customers that brought in their Benchmark DACsThe Ayre Codex easily outperformed the above.one fellow in disbelief brought his 600 dollar power cord with him and insisted it would make the difference... 
Infirmations about audioresearch LS 26 "Gain"
just use the tape in for your source  leave your pre-out to amp as is  
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
((((You may be totally right on Ayre JohnnyR, but for the speakers, have you heard them?))) I like your speakers and think Revels are as good as any conventional out there. I'm just trying for you to see the logic in design matching all the way th... 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
It seems you are getting some pretty good advice aboveThe best systems are created with Logic and facts most will agree. The worst decisions are made blind without genuine facts lack of listening  no preparation hoping your challenges work out  It... 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
OP(((I am loving the Ayre sound (V-5xe Amp, QX-5 Twenty DAC / streamer). My speakers are the new Revel F228be)))  Shakira Have you ever even heard a full Ayre stack with Revels from the comments, above, his existing equipment with The VX5/20 which... 
Infirmations about audioresearch LS 26 "Gain"
Go Into the Tape monitor input. It bypasses the gain switches check and listen if you like it better. Best JohnnyR 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
The Plinius 103 is at its best in RCA not Balanced You have a zero feedback balanced Dac front end and Pre To optimize the system as mentioned above the continuation of that design would make sense.A preowned or new Zero Feedback Balanced Ayre VX5... 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
(((I don’t want to change the sound of my system. I want to improve it)))  The Revel speakers are certainly well put together, committee design, checks all the boxes, using fine materials with a nice balance and impressive at their price point.In ... 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
I disagree keeperthe K 1 is still a state of the artpre amp And with that QX 5 DAc is a killer combination could it be techno jwants u to downsize and go backwards cause he had to 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
 Congrats on your QX5 great systemAre you using the Ayre Wood Myrtle blocks under DAC, Pre, and Amp?  Best,JohnnyR 
Non-audiophile needs help with older system.
get a shiet audio Lokey 149  make sure arc pre amp tubes are fresh 
Looking to purchase a new Reciever and I need some help!
Any specific model? Most of what I find when looking up Rotel is pre-amps.  Any late Rotel receiver these have what it takes to get the best out of your system.  Best JohnnyR 
New rigg. B&W N804
Greetings From NJ Have been to Ostersund Sweeden wonderful place on earth I am familiar with NT 804 would hunt down a Primare 30 or 31 integrated.I used to compete with a local Classe dealer and Primare would easily get the nod. Try and run it wit... 
Looking to purchase a new Reciever and I need some help!
Rotel and Bowers / Willkins engineered and voiced great together.   Best JohnnyR