Blu-Ray vs. MFSL CD

Hey, I really appreciate the feedback. You made the exact point that I was thinking effischer when you said "start with the less expensive disc and go from there". I can buy the blu-ray version for $30.00 whereas the MFSL is going for $60.00 to $80.00.

I have an Ayre C5xemp,..... cd or SACD can sound from good to extraordinary...depends on the quality of the disc. Ayre is the better unit, but ..no...it doesn’t do bluray. Playing cd or sacd, the Ayre sounds better...and a properly set up vinyl sounds even better.

No Brainer. Got em both. The Blu Ray wins.

Thanks for the input madhf. This is what I suspected as I do more research but it's good to have confirmation.

Just wanted to offer an update. I received the Blu-Ray version the other day and gave it a spin. My only comparison is Apple Music streamed from a Sonos Connect into a Simaudio Moon DAC. The Blu-Ray through the OPPO is quite impressive. The first thing that I noticed was the fact that I could discern the sound of the sticks as they impacted the drum heads. Likewise, the piano hammer attack on the strings was also distinctive. The sax on "Bloody well right" was deep and visceral. The sound stage was broad and enjoyable, probably one of the best pieces of source material I have, although Loreena McKennitt "Nights from the Alhambra" is quite good as well. I would love to compare it to the MFSL release through the Ayre but I'm certainly not going to shell out the money for it. Overall I am very pleased with this version of Crime.