Recently added Ayre Components: V1xe & K1xe plus C5xeMP in all smooth black. I have 2 two V1xe's and am playing with active biamping with 2 Ayre's vs Ayre + Cal Audio, vs Vlxe alone. Started with just Behringer crossover to see what differences are vs stock crossovers. Will add Marchand xm 44, 26 or 126 or Pass XVR pending how it sounds.
used -- all black - SWEET !! Mye Stands and custom 24
Magnepan MG-1.6qr
used -- all black, surrounds
Velodyne HGS-15
used
Ayre Acoustics V-1xe
Much more power that its rated. Very transparent
California Audio Labs MCA-2500
3 seperate power supplies -- Can be run in 2ch & 3ch -- doubles to 1000w in 4 ohms; or run in 4ch & 5ch at 500 w x 5, 775w into maggies 4 ohms -- has GREAT 2ch transparency without grit. Currently playing with it as bass amp in active biamp setup with Ayre.
Pass Labs XVR1 Crossover
active crossover - still playing with settings - perfect matching
Ayre Acoustics K1xe with Ref Phono
Very neutral, transparent & low noise flor.
Ayre Acoustics C5xeMP
Great all around player. No fatique.
Arcam FMJ-DV27A
demo - used for DVD, CD, DVD-A
Nordost Blue Haven / Red Dawn
All Interconnects - All Balanced
Synergistic Research Alpha X2 Active
Used for fronts only -- these are 25 foot runs (speaon to bi-wire banana) and active sheilding seamed to mae a big difference.
Pro Co FatMax 8 AWG
used -- 4 braided 11 AWG all copper -- great bass -- used now just for surrounds
Sony Cineza VP-HS20
-- HDMI and DVI input - great with HD source, ok with SDTV
System edited: Added Ayre Components: V1xe & K1xe plus C5xeMP in all smooth black. I have 2 two V1xe's and am playing with active biamping with 2 Ayre's / Ayre + Cal Audio, vs Vlxe alone. Started with just Behringer crossover to see what differences are vs stock crossovers. Will add Marchand or Pass pending how it sounds.
Akozar, if you're anywhere near the DC area, Gifted Listener Audio in Chantilly, VA has the Ayre monoblocks hooked up to Maggie 20.1's. Very nice system you've got there, I also am waiting for the full-range Maggie center...maybe this year? Go Irish!
System edited: Upgrade to 20.1s is complete and 3.6s are now gone. Incredible improvement in base presence, tone and complexlity. Overall improved dynamics and better depth in soundstage. Overall more you are there. At same amp level, 20.1s are 3-4 dbls lower than 3.6s. Next quest is Rives level 2 vs change in AMP & or CDP. I have settled on Ayre C5xe. I am coveting the MXr monos as well, but cannot afford them until they would be reasonably priced used. May go for used V1xe monos first. For preamp I am eyeing the ARC multichannel or reference 2 ch or Ayre K1xe. Any thoughts wellcome for best choice in my next upgrade.
System edited: I have changed a few things in the last couple months. Sold the CAL SSP/VP/DVD and added first the McCormack MAP-1 and Arcam DV27A. Then swapped MAP for a used Bel Canto Pre-6 Gen II. Addition of synergistics for the fronts have helped the 2 channel sound !
Woa! Using Maggie 1.6 for surround?! You're either in a huge room, or going for total overkill surround! I can only dream of what the Maggie 3's sound like with the Cal 500wpc! I'm only scraping along with biamping 1.6's at 2x200wpc ;-) I'm using twin Vandersteen 2W subs to complement the weak low end of the 1.6's. I know exactly what you mean about huge soundstage. It's as sweet as it gets! I'd love to see pics of your set up! Keep on enjoying the Immensity of it all!
