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Arcam FMJ-33 vs. Ayre CX-7

I am looking into buying one of these cd players. I have a 845 based SET integrated and Living Voice OBX-R2 speakers. All cables are chord signature. Thanks for any help. Also if there are any other suggestions in this price range (about 1500-1800 used)I'd love to hear about them.
asonicyouth
eldarado
381 posts
 
No brainer. Ayre is superior.
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pdreher
1,185 posts
 
I'm also considering the Arcam FMJ 33 & Ayre CX-7, as well the Audio Aero Prima and the Sim Equinox.

My only concern with the Ayre CX-7 is its dependability... I'm certain that I've read some threads regarding problems with dependability. Thoughts on this?

Also, from a used pricing perspective, the CX-7 "E" version is running another $400 or so from the original version... is the "E" version really worth the extra $400, or is the original version still very worthy?
yohjo
83 posts
 
I was fortunate enough to compare both players at a local shop. Eldarado is right. The Ayre is vastly superior to the Arcam. Not even a contest. So I bought it.
bingschming
3 posts
 
I wonder how the Musical Fidelity A308CR stack up to the CX-7. The MF should be below your budget also,
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