Ayon CD Players: CD-1 and CD-3

Sally
I have been enjoying my Resolution Audio Opus 21 CDP(using DIN output). The Opus is one of the most muscial and analogue sounding player for the price. You will find lots of discussion on this player by doing a search on 'Gon.

If I don't already own the Opus most probably I would have brought myself the Ayon.

I heard the Ayon CD-1 in a dealer showroom, and compared with the Ayre CX-7e. The Ayre is very nice and has better base extension, tighter imaging, and a fuller plate of tonal colors, but to my ears the Ayon is the better sounding of the two with more involving PRAT akin to single ended amplification, liquid midrange, and overall a sweeter overtone.

Subtle details and gradual degradation of musical notes are better portraited through the Ayon, which coupled with its more 3 dimensional imaging makes music more lively. It may not be the typical tubey sounding breed, but nevertheless a very find performer.

Hi Sally
No I did not get a chance to hear the CD-3
The dealer is Jadis Electronics in HK, where I am staying until April. Jadis is the authorised dealer in the area for both Ayon and Ayre.

Sally
Go back to my earlier reply in case you missed it.
I heard the Ayon CD-1 and Ayre CX-7e in Jadis Electronics in HK. Jadis carries both brands. Here is the link http://www.21hifi.com/jadis/
I did not get a chance to listen to the CD-3. According to Jadis the CD-3 has been sold out in HK and is currently on back order.

Sally

6moons just posted the review on Ayon CD-1 and granted it a reward. The review also covers a brief comparison with the Raysonic.

Sorry, 6 moons granted the Ayon CD-1 an award (not reward). Typo.