Ayre CX7e vs Linn Majik cdps


I saw from the other auction site, two good deals, Ayre and Linn came to me as good buy. I've been thinking long time about Ayre as my Plinius+ Spendor combo is a bit laid back, but i don't like sound too lean, and tight bass is a must as well, I read some rave review about Majik, and heard amd liked my friend's Genki long time ago. Any thoughts on these two cdps?
Thanks very much
karmatogdral

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Thanks for the tips, though in what area that Ayre is better Linn? I heard Ayre has more forward presentation, i suppose better detail as well. Linn is famous for their analogue like sound, is there area that Linn beats Ayre? Does Ayre sound lean compare to Linn?
I have been experimenting with DAC recently and really impressed by NOS technology, I love the organic timbre, and realistic soundstage and clarity(for me that's musical), yet I'm pretty picky about both top and bottom end, I can't stand ill defined or boomy bass.
BTW is mp upgrade makes palpable different? the one I saw was CX7e without mp upgrade.
thanks