Ayre CX7-e vs. Cary 303-300

I have not heard the Ayre but I do have the Cary 303/300 cdp. I am very happy with this unit. I do not use the tube output as I feel that the ss output is more dynamic. That being said, I have not done any tube rolling. From what I hear, getting the right tubes can really make this cdp sing! To me, the Cary just does everything right. Its sound is a tiny bit dark but I prefer a slightly warmer sounding system. The build quality is excellent. I hope this helps. From my experiences listening to Ayre pres and amps, I think you may prefer the CX7-e.

By the way, I also the AZ Silver Ref II IC's.

In terms of pre, have you looked at the Cary slp-05? Its supposed to be awesome!

Trenton40- They're so good for what you pay they'll make you weep. I just finished Roy Orbison's black and White dvd and I'm reeling from the experience. This is a dvd I've heard many times and I'm simply amazed.

Thanks Tboooe- That's kind of what I was guessing.Though I'm fan of Cary audio I don't want to go darker or warmer at this point.