I replied to your earlier post but I'll reply here as well. Nobody will be able to answer this question. I own a Hegel H200 and I liked it better than the Ax-7 and Ax-5 but that was in my system. I've heard both Ayre's sound better than my system. I really love the Ayre gear and also love the Hegel. Both Ayre and Hegel are top of the line and I don't care what anyone says to contradict that statement. You can't go wrong with either. The Casework on the Ayre is much better IMHO.
