Ayre Acoustics AX- 5 TWENTY
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| Ships from | Longmont, CO, 80501 |
| Ships to | United States |
| Package dimensions | 27.0" × 25.0" × 11.5" (52.0 lbs.) |
| Shipping carriers | USPS, UPS or FedEx |
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| Original accessories | Remote Control, Box |
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The Ayre AX-5 Twenty is a big, open-sounding, emotionally rewarding, and incredibly musical integrated amplifier. The same amazing technology (Variable Gain) analog volume control found in the KX-R Twenty Preamp can be found here. The double-diamond output stage on the amplifier makes this an integrated amplifier for someone who wants reference level sound in a one-box package. The only reason I am selling is that I am moving to the West Coast and would like to downsize my system to adjust to the new set of room requirements.
This unit was upgraded to Twenty status.
There is a scratch near the rear of the righthand side plate. (See Last Photo)
This AX-5 Twenty is in the slightly more expensive black finish.
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| Do you have the paperwork showing the upgrade to the Twenty? Hi Randy,
I was the North American sales Manager for Ayre Acoustics. I got and paid for the upgrade. Also, you can always [filtered] in to Ayre and give them the serial number. They can verify.
Thanks,
-Alex |
| Do you ship to Toronto? If you would like to pay for shipping and any other duties or fees I have no problem with that.
Thanks,
-Alex |
| Hello. Since you mentioned you were a sales manager, I am replacing a v6-xe and was curious your thoughts on power compared to it? I am running vandersteen Treo ct’s And I love ayre products but find that I have to get the volume up pretty high for everything to snap into place. I love the idea of an all-in-one solution. I should also mention, I do listen loud when have have the time so volume is important when can. Thanks.
Todd Hi Todd, yes, the V6 is a great amplifier. However, the AX-5 Twenty was developed ten years after the V6, and in that time, Ayre learned a lot about how to progress its amp development. The AX-5 Twenty uses the Diamond Output stage, making for an efficient, open, and powerful sound. I, like you, am currently using the Treo CTs. They are a wonderful accompaniment to my AX-5/QX-5 system. And to give you a sense of scale, my listening room is a converted two car garage, at about 400 sq. ft. With a peaked roof. Lots of volume, but the AX-5 has absolutely no problem delivering a big sound. I also don’t have any problem listening at lower levels. Please feel free to ask any other questions. |
| Hello. Since you mentioned you were the sales manager, how does it compare to the v6-xe? I love the openness and detail of Ayre but it can be a little on the lean side. I also have to get the volume to a decent level for things to snap in place so nighttime listening is tough. I love it when I have the space to listen loud but feel it is missing something otherwise. I am powering vandersteen Treo ct’s Which need some juice and was wondering if this may check any of the boxes. I love the idea of an all-in-one solution. Hi Again, Todd,
I’ll just address the question of leanness. With the AX-5 Twenty, AudioQuest cabling, and Vandersteen Treo CTs, I have never experienced lean sound. I would describe the sound I get as dynamic, open, large in scale and incredibly involving. |
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