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

lapierre Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 547 posts 03-31-2010 at 03:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not sure but does either player have an upgrade path via software through USB or shipping the unit back to the OEM? I do like the Ayon on paper I just have not been exposed to an audition.
face Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 516 posts 03-31-2010 at 05:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Ayon is the most dynamic CDP I've heard so far.
mlb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15 posts 03-31-2010 at 10:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For sure the Ayon CD-2, no contest. I traded in my MCD500 for the Ayon CD2 and what an incredible differance. It is like I have a whole new system. With the MCD500, I thought I needed new speakers! MLB
lapierre Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 547 posts 04-01-2010 at 01:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My bag. Ayon 2 does have digital in and digital out. I could not tell until I saw a better picture of the back inputs.
greginnh OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 04-03-2010 at 02:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the feedback!