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Ayre MX R vs Pass Labs X350.8

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Posted on February 5, 2016 at 11:06:22
Mikey8811
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 Hi

I have shortlisted Ayre MX R's and Pass Labs X350.8 and have found sellers for used ones at similar prices.

Amp for use with Cary SLP 05 pre and Vienna Acoustics Kiss speakers.

I like a sound that is warm with harmonic richness and tonal density but fast and with some bass slam but not too bright on top as my previous Krell amp was with brass instruments.

Any feedback comparing them from experienced users of either or both amps in the context of their own systems or preferably with equipment similar to mine much appreciated.

Thanks

 

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RE: Ayre MX R vs Pass Labs X350.8, posted on February 5, 2016 at 23:20:29
fantja
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 This is going to be an interesting comparison.
I have listened to both Ayre + Pass Labs, in their own dedicated systems,
but not w/ a Cary pre-amp.

Maybe Abe will see this query and chime in.

 

Kinda, posted on February 6, 2016 at 08:00:48
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 While Abe has used amplifiers from both brands, I believe he has not used either this top end Ayre or a "point 8" Pass in his system.

 

RE: Ayre MX R vs Pass Labs X350.8, posted on February 8, 2016 at 06:10:55
Hasse
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 Found this;

 

RE: Kinda, posted on February 8, 2016 at 08:12:43
fantja
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 Abe, has owned much gear and is a pretty good reference on the Cary.
I know he has historically used Aesthetix and Pass Labs as well.

 

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