Ayre Acoustics, Cardas Audio
Ayre and Cardas partnered with Avalon
Acoustics to put together perhaps the best-sounding two-channel rig we heard in Las Vegas.
Avalon Eidolon Diamond speakers ($33,950/pair) were driven by an Ayre V-5x amplifier
($4500). Also in use were the new Ayre K-5x preamp
($2950) and CX-7 CD player ($2950). Cables were Cardas Golden Reference. Roger Kanno and
Marc Mickelson quickly thought this system offered standout sound, and after a short
listen the entire show-coverage crew agreed.
