McIntosh MCD500 vs Ayon CD-2

Getting ready to pull the trigger on an upgrade soon and would appreciate some feedback. Has anyone compared these CD players?

greginnh03-29-2010 8:44pm

afc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 141 posts 04-20-2010 at 01:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I used the CD5 for some computer audio stuff, via the USB port the last few days. Excellent. And those computer downloaded MP3 files kinda suck, to say the least. But they replay very nicely using the CD5 as the preamp hooked up to the computer. Can't really tell the difference between stuff on the cpu and CD.
afc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 141 posts 04-03-2010 at 03:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Spend the extra cash and get the CD5. I traded my CD2 after only about two months for a CD5, and the upgrade is quite noticeable. Not a slam on the CD2- it was an excellent unit. But the CD5 is a whole other ballgame.
afc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 141 posts 04-09-2010 at 12:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pretty good. As good as my EAR 868 for starters. The EAR may be a bit more open, but it's damn close. No, I haven't run the CD5 through my Rowland SS amp yet. Will give it a test drive soon.