Ayre C5xe or APL 3910 ?

Maybe if we do a group buy Charles Hansen might offer it for a discounted price :)

Thanks for the response guys. Seems like 2 out of 3 audiogoners prefer the APL. Tvad, my systems consists of:

Gershman Acoustics Avantgardes
Passlabs X150.5
Denon DCM 260
Jolida JD100a with level 1 Parts Connexion mods.
JPS cables all around

System goal is to increase detail and resolution without becoming harsh and bringing out the natural sweetness of music. One thing I noticed about the APL is that it has volume control which is very appealing to me since I've sold my pre and have been using my old Denon multichanger that has a some attenuation. I've tried calling APL but no one answers, not even an answering machine, are they still in business?

Hi Howard, I'm located in NY, around the Long Island area.

After hearing the Ayre I pretty much feel the same way, but I'm still curious about the APL considering everything that's been said about it

Yes it would seem wise to at least hear it first before making a long term commitment, but all the positive raves and that I've never seen one for sale hear is definitely something to consider.

Thanks DuffyDawg, what was it about the Ayre that didn't excite you?

Ozzy, I'm a bit confused, you say the APL is in another league, but you also said you never heard the Ayre? No offense, just asking.

Thanks for the clarification Ozzy, hope no offense was taken. Nice mini review Puremusic, What is the total cost of your APL with all said mods?

Hi Alex, nice too see you post on this thread. Any chance of hearing your Denon in the NY area?

Puremusic, thanks for the info. So far it seems those who've heard both APL and Ayre units prefer the APL by a wide margin.