I have had my C-5xe for 2 years now and I think it is a superb CD player. It's much more refined then the CX-7. The fact it plays other formats is a great bonus. I switched over to an all balanced system and IMHO it was much better in dynamics, rhythm and pace. The resolution and detail in the SACD's was also stepped up a notch. I feel if you choose this player you won't be sorry. Good luck in your decision.
Ayre C-5XE universal v. CX-7e on redbook CDs?
Has anyone had a direct comparison at home with redbook CD on the Ayer C-5xe universal v. the CX-7e CD player??
I want to upgrade my CD player next month and although I enjoy listening to SACDs and have about 100 SACD's I am not sure its worth the extra $2500 for the C-5xe player unless redbook CDs are a huge amount better on this universal player? I have heard the CX-7e and love it for redbook.
Have you found that both players sound pretty much the same for redbook or is the C-5xe really a huge amount better?
Thanks for your feedback!
I want to upgrade my CD player next month and although I enjoy listening to SACDs and have about 100 SACD's I am not sure its worth the extra $2500 for the C-5xe player unless redbook CDs are a huge amount better on this universal player? I have heard the CX-7e and love it for redbook.
Have you found that both players sound pretty much the same for redbook or is the C-5xe really a huge amount better?
Thanks for your feedback!