Ayre AX-7e with Tannoy Prestige Sterling?

[robbie010]

Anyone used the Ayre AX-7e?

Anyone used is with Tannoy's?

I been mulling over a new amp as I want a remote control and (ideally) balanced inputs, so the AX-7e ticks all the boxes but it isn't a brand I am particularly familiar.

Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[hifinutt]

Ayre been around for years .got a superb reputation. Sure it would sound delightful with the tannoys

 

[Radioham]

I use Primare I25 {class d) with my Tannoy Prestige Stirlings, However you would need to go up a range to get balanced inputs. Luxmam valve amps work very well but get too hot and consume loads of power. Sugden had too much gain for the sensitive speakers.

Alan

 

[Non-Smoking Man]

I use Ayre equipment.

I have the P-5xe phono stage and their matching K-5xeMP pre amp.

They build reliable, relatively inexpensive SS kit. One of their fortes is balanced circuitry.

I really like the pair I have and the phono stage has built a good reputation on the bake off circuit.

Jack NSM

 

[kernow]

The speakers are very unfussy about amps tbh, it'll sound great

 

[simon g]

I use Ayre equipment.

I have the P-5xe phono stage and their matching K-5xeMP pre amp.

They build reliable, relatively inexpensive SS kit. One of their fortes is balanced circuitry.

I really like the pair I have and the phono stage has built a good reputation on the bake off circuit.

Jack NSM

Ayre is good kit, but I would have to disagree on the 'relatively inexpensive' bit. OK, if you compare it to really silly money kit then maybe, but the new price for the current equivalent of your pre is almost £10k and the current integrated AX-5 is pushing close to £15K

Many models in their range do run very hot; not ideal for longevity.

Dealer presence in the UK is limited; not sure who does their servicing but there may be the poss requirement for a return trip to the US. I do have a bit of an interest in the EX8v2 (yes, I've seen the EX8v1 on 2ndhandhifi, but that is the original model plus I'm sure I've seen that being previously sold on their site, so I can't see how it is 'ex demo'?), fully loaded, but can't seem to find any dealers with this in stock and available for a demo, plus there is the heat concern (reportedly surfaces are around 103-108F when running)

The Ayre AX-7e should work well with the Tannoys, along with most other 'speakers.