“…in Stereophile's "Recommended Components," this Maximum Performance version deserves a full Class A rating.”
Ayre K-5xe^MP line preamplifier –John Atkinson, Stereophile

“…I was astounded at how the Ayre managed to draw me into the music.”
Ayre Acoustics K-5xe Preamplifier –Jason Thorpe, SoundStage!

“The Ayre K-5x is a killer preamp…”
Charles Hansen interview, K-1x, K-5x –Shane Buettner,Audio Perfectionist Journal

“The K-5x has a full bodied sound that revels in tonal colour, shape and texture… Build quality is exemplary and better than most achieve even at twice this price.”
Ayre Acoustics K-5x Pre-amplifier and V-5x power amplifier –Jason Kennedy, hifi+