I auditioned the Esoteric UX-1 and the Ayre C-5xe for 2 hours each in two different rooms using the same CDs. Of the two, I preferred the Ayre C-5xe; but I liked the APL 3910 much more and bought the APL instead.
Esoteric X-03 vs. Ayre C-5xe
Both of these multi-format players are highly regarded in the press. While the Esoteric is slightly higher, they still are in that $5 - $8k span that I am looking at. I am primarily concerned with with which is considered better for standard RedBook CD as my SACD collection is limited.
Anyone actually heard both, preferably in the same system?
Anyone actually heard both, preferably in the same system?
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