naim vs ayre


I would appreciate your thoughts about the ax7 ayre integrated with the ayre ax7 cd player vs naim (either supernait or nap 202 with nap 200 along with the naim cd 5xs) to go along with Dynaudio Confidence c1s. How would you describe the sonic differences. I listen to a lot of jazz and vocal music.
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The Sonus Faber Auditor M Speakers are, in my opinion, excellent speakers. I own the Ayre AX-7e Integrated and like it very much with the SF Auditor M Speakers. I am using a MAC Book Pro computer connected to the Ayre QB-9 USB DAC. I am not familiar with the Naim or Dynaudio.

The MAC USB output is connected to my Ayre QB-9 USB DAC. Wow! I was very impressed with the way it sounds. It is better sounding than my Ayre CX-7e CD player. The highs are better and so is the bass. The music is clearer and more engaging.

The Ayre AX-7e Integrated and the Ayre CX-7e MP CD Player is also a great combination. The MP model is their new model. This combo sound best if you use balanced cables (XLR).