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Synergistic Integrated and CDP under 5k

I really like simplicity in my system and am looking for an integrated amp that has natural synergy with a cdp. Tubes or SS. I run Tyler 2 way floorstanders at 89db. Musical taste is varied. I'm currently using a very nice setup that includes an Onix Sp3 and EE Minimax cdp. For what this combo costs I get a lot of music.

Examples would be:
Ayre AX-7e Integrated and cdp
CJ CA-200 and UDP 1

Budget is 5k total. I would like to hear from Audiogoners who own the equipment vs. hearing it at a show once or guessing.

Thanks to All
gooddomino

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gooddomino OP
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Karelfd, regrading the Ayre integrated, I've read where you really have to use it with balanced interconnects for it to be a top performer. Any truth to this?

Alex,I really like the looks and power of the CJ but read several times where it can be lean in the bass. I like a nice foundation to the music. Did the CJ sound lean?
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