ctsooner Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 that I can get my money back when I sell. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 ARC LS-17 with a magic brick on the transformer and HRS Nimbus couplers under the chassis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Pete - Scratch that, the ARC lacks balanced outs…duh…. The Aesthetix Calypso can be had at $2k ish…. This photo is of a SP-17 i got for my brother along side the REF5se battleship…. but still excellent sonics… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 The Ayre is also super quiet, neutral and well built…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSki Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I’ve owned the base Ayre k-5 Xe (& upgraded xeMP version) and base model Aesthetics Calypso (& now own upgraded signature edition). Both are nice in that price range and hold their value well. The Ayre to me was “cleaner”, separation was very good. The Calypso added a sense of texture and filled in spaces between instruments. I kept the Calypso but enjoyed both with my Quatros. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stringreen Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I have a K1xemp...with phono. I don't see if you can do better within this or much more money. All Ayre stuff works better with balanced cables.....that might be a consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 I've owned and loved Ayre in the past. I really like Ryan, Ariel and the guys. Also love Jim White and his crew as they really stepped up when I had an issue (from the seller) with a used Rhea. Since it's a stop gap, I can't afford to overpay as it may only be 6 months or so. I'll go search a bit and see what's out there. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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