Esoteric SA-10 or Ayre CX-7e: Too close to call??


I have heard the Ayre CX7e and like the sound very much; I have no way to hear the Esoteric SA-10. I recently have seen ads for both in VG condition on AG for approx $2000.

Both retail for $3500; I have not heard the Esoteric, but read the reviews on this player. Has any members owned the Esoteric, or even possibly compared it to Ayre CX-7e Thanks, Jim
sunnyjim

Showing 1 response by tom6897

Over the last two months you have been all over the map asking questions about every piece of equipment.(speaker cable, interconnects, amp, pre, CD players.) Why do you insist on letting a community of audio enthusiasts, whom you have never met and have not experienced their tastes and vice-versa pick "YOUR" gear?

Do you want a bunch of strangers to pick your dinner menu as well?

Get out and listen and make your own observations and decide for yourself. You are making a huge and costly mistake by constantly asking for endless recommendations. Merry-go-round.

Buy something and listen to it for three or four weeks and if you like it keep it and be happy, if not sell it.

You have been around long enough to know that these threads NEVER produce an answer, only a mis-mash of gear to confuse you.

IMO, you are chasing your tail with this methodology and will always question your decision and your component selection. You will likely not enjoy your journey and your appreciation for the music (remember the MAIN GOAL)... will suffer.