Ayre KX-R or Krell 202 with Martin Logans

Before we make any suggestions, you may want to tell us the rest of your system, including brands/models of source, current preamplifier, amplifier(s), and speakers. . . what genres of music you enjoy listening, what sound your system is producing, and in what direction you would like the sound to change from here. . . I have certain definite preferences in pres within the KX-R pricepoint, but they may or may not match the sound you are looking for.

Best, Guido

I have a krell amp. Currently using a Meridian 861 as a preamp. My digital front end is either a puccini or playback designs havent decided yet. I listen to all genre's of music.

Agree w/ Guido, but that aside, consider a Nagra PL-L.

Yet, you must have a sonic goal. . . KX-R is a revealing balanced design with a sound that is somewhat forward and a little too trebly for my prefs. I prefer very controlled sound with strong harmonic development and without traces of intermodulation on sostenuto multipart treble and complex transients. I heard KX-R twice in a row at RMAF in the AYRE suite, and can't claim it is my cup of Tea. Of course, the effect may have been of the whole system. G.