I just bought the CX-7E (previously had SCD 777ES) and it has transformed my system - much more enjoyable overall and worth every penny. That said, for your excellent system/speakers I would step it up to the CX-5, if that fits your needs. If you're still just interested in CD only I feel the Meridian G08 is a step up in transparency/detail, frequency extremes, and smoothness from the CX-7 for just a bit more money (note, I could have bought either but I liked the Ayre in my system and it better fit my budget).
Should I change my CD player ?
First of all here is my system:
Wadia 301 CD player (using balanced connections)
Ayre K5-X evolution preamplifier
Ayre V5-X evolution power amplifier (using balanced connections)
JM Lab Utopia Diva BE loudspeaker
Shunyata Hydra 8 w/Python Alpha
Interconnects and speaker cables are all Nordost Frey
My question is what is the next upgrade or more precisely should I change my Wadia 301 for an Ayre CX-7 evolution to benefit from the synergy of having an all Ayre system. I am open to all your suggestions and comments.
Waiting for your feedback
Thank you all
Wadia 301 CD player (using balanced connections)
Ayre K5-X evolution preamplifier
Ayre V5-X evolution power amplifier (using balanced connections)
JM Lab Utopia Diva BE loudspeaker
Shunyata Hydra 8 w/Python Alpha
Interconnects and speaker cables are all Nordost Frey
My question is what is the next upgrade or more precisely should I change my Wadia 301 for an Ayre CX-7 evolution to benefit from the synergy of having an all Ayre system. I am open to all your suggestions and comments.
Waiting for your feedback
Thank you all