Ayre Acoustics KX-5 Twenty : Award Winning Preamp - Trades OK!

Up for sale is an Ayre KX-5 Twenty preamp in excellent condition. This preamp is soooo good that I purchased two! I sold the first unit last month and this is my 2nd unit. Saving up for a KXR 20. That being said, this preamp is in the conversation for the best available under 20k! Don't take my word for it though:



"What Ayre has achieved in the KX-5 Twenty is nothing short of remarkable. In his e-mails to me, Charles Hansen noted more than once that his goal with the Twenty series was to produce products that “ensure that the musical engagement and beauty of tubes has been surpassed, while all of tubes’ drawbacks are completely sidestepped.” I can unequivocally state that the KX-5 Twenty does just what Hansen set out to achieve. Much like the KX-5 before it, the KX-5 Twenty strives for purity of sound through purity of signal, and emphasizes that the first step toward true transparency is silence. The KX-5 Twenty is not only the best preamplifier I have reviewed, it may be the best component of any type that I’ve reviewed. It’s only logical, then, that I give the KX-5 Twenty my highest recommendation, and bestow on it a Reviewers’ Choice award. " - SoundStage Ultra




What is Included: Preamp, Remote, Manual, Factory Packaging


This is an original Twenty, not an upgrade.


No tobacco exposure ever.


Trades, not just for preamps, might be considered if it facilitates a deal (i.e. cash & trade bait for the Ayre).


E-mail me if you have any real interest.


Pass along your phone # if you are a serious buyer. You can call or text me at : 646-546-4442


Add 3% for PayPal.


Additional information about the KX5 20 can be found at the Ayre product page here:


https://www.ayre.com/kx5.htm