Ayre Evolution V-5xe Stereo Power Amplifier

The Ayre Evolution V-5xe amplifier for sale is in excellent operational and cosmetic condition.  This amp was sent to Ayre Acoustics in November 2023 to repair a transformer hum issue after which it received a clean bill of health.  It sounds amazing and I'm only selling it because I've upgraded to a much more expensive Ayre amp.  I have the original box so shipping will not be a problem.

The Ayre Evolution V-5xe is one of the finest solid state amplifiers available at any price.  A fully balanced, zero-feedback true masterpiece and heirloom product designed by the late Charles Hansen.  This is one of the best bargains (price for performance) for a world class musical experience.  With 150 WPC into 8 ohms and 300 WPC into 4 ohms, this amp can pretty much drive any speaker.  It has a wonderful open, transparent, airy, and detailed sound with no grain at all.  Outstanding bass and high end extension.  It will simply give you world class performance if paired with a high quality preamp.

Quoting a Stereophile magazine review:  "the V-5xe offered a highly resolving, dynamic, harmonically pleasing sound that was never fatiguing.  Open, airy, and sweet" said ST.  "What more do you want?"