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RE: New vs. "Almost New" Ayre and Olympicas

I haven't heard the AX-5 Twenty, but I can tell you that the original AX-5 is a nice step up from the AX-7e, particularly in the bass but also resolution, speed, and overall transparency. If you haven't seen it, there is a thread comparing the two just down the page, started by Abe Collins.

I haven't seen an AX-5 Twenty on the used market yet, but an ad for an AX-5 just expired on Agon. Assuming it hasn't sold, it will probably be back up again soon. Asking price was around $5500 if I remember right. Previous AX-5s have been selling in the same ballpark so I think it's a fair price. I would think an AX-5 Twenty would fetch more like $7500.


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