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Cambridge Audio 840C vs Ayre CX-7e?

I can't afford even the "used" earlier version of the Ayre CX-7e( not the latest mp2 upgrades) Have read some excellent reviews on the Cambridge 840C claiming outstanding performance almost across the board. Is the 840C almost or nearly compettive with Ayre, or is the reviews just hype about the 840C.

Trying to make a major upgrade from a Rega Apollo. Looking for a player that is more musical with less glare on the highs and mids.(Cymbals on the Rega often sound like white noise with no detail or clarity) Need some serious feedback and advice on this one. Thanks
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kiwi_1282001
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I owned a Cambridge Audio 840C for a number of years and considered it to be something of a giant killer. In the finish I had to spend 5x more to find a player which was better. I think Zd542 has provided quite a balanced reply above though I would not agree that the FMJ 33 is necessarily better.

Rega? Personally I'd give it a miss. The Cambridge Audio provides much better resolution.
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