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mcintosh mcd-1100 vs ayon cd5s, audio aero cpdplay
Orion, Posters are mostly likely to recommend the player they use and like. I like the CD-5s because it is superbly build and designed & has a warm, dynamic "live" sound with great resolution. I also think it offers tremendous value given you'... 
Modwright KWA 150 and Proac D38R
01-02-11: Tvad"Equating an amp/speaker match on 97dB/12 ohm speakers to an amp/speaker match on 91dB/4 ohm speakers demonstrates a basic lack of understanding of the topic."Tvad, I was simply commenting that in the 6moons review the KWA-150 did no... 
Modwright KWA 150 and Proac D38R
Andrew, if you read the 6moons review of the KWA-150 you will notice reviewer Srajan Ebaen tested the KWA-150 with a pair of 97db/12ohm efficient Zu Essence speakers and there were no issues. Coming back to your OP, Srajan commented bass was excel... 
Ayon Audio CD-5 versus CD-5s
It was brought to my attention by my local Ayon Dealer that he has been receiving enquiries about the availability of an upgrade board for the CD-5s. I apologize to the OP as I only skimmed over the original question. My comments related to the 24... 
Modwright KWA 150 and Proac D38R
Hi Andrew, the Proac speakers you mentioned are senstive speakers (91db) and rated to 250 watts into 4ohms which is a fairly benign load for an amp, and the KWA-150 is putting out close to 400 watts into 4ohms. It uses 2 x 500va transformers (1000... 
Ayon Audio CD-5 versus CD-5s
Wig, you can't go wrong with the CD-5. It is a tremendous bargain given what you get; a full Skylla tube dac, tube pre-amp & high end transport with Austrian engineering & build quality. There are near new CD-5's up for sale for $5k at the... 
Ayon Audio CD-5 versus CD-5s
Hi Zephyr, I agree with your comments regarding Doug Schroeder who has posted on AG and is well respected/regarded on this forum. Fyi, there is another thread comparing the Esoteric X03SE to the previous model (CD-5) which might interest you - "Es... 
Ayon Audio CD-5 versus CD-5s
Wig, my player is just landing from Austria now, but a mini review will follow after it's done 250-300hrs on the Isotek cd :) 
Ayon Audio CD-5 versus CD-5s
Hi Zephyr,I just recently sold my CD-5 to trade up to the CD-5s with xlr input. Thanks for sharing that info re: the differences. My Dealer got a 'lite' version of your update. Btw, Ayon have also further refined the power supplies in the CD-5s ac... 
Audio Aero Capitole Classic vs. Ayon CD-2
Your comments are interesting Tzvir. I just a-b-a tested this player against my CD-5 with another audiophile and I felt the AA was more rolled off & less extended, had a 'veil' over the music & had bloated midrange. We both agreed the Ayon... 
Reimyo CDP-777 vs Ayon CD-5
Whitewind, ok the JVC is the best transport mechanism. 
Reimyo CDP-777 vs Ayon CD-5
Thanks for the info Whitewind, for me the inclusion of an excellent tube pre-amp in the Ayon CD-5 moved me in that direction, otherwise I would have been interested in the old CDP-777. I agree, it's transport is one of the best ever made, though I... 
Reimyo CDP-777 vs Ayon CD-5
Thanks for the info Mike, though it will inevitably be a similar situation to Infinity. Infinity (Harmon Group) kept a batch of old parts for Classic Infinity models, and within a few years they sold out, now they're no longer available anywhere b... 
Reimyo CDP-777 vs Ayon CD-5
Well buyers have a choice; buy a superceded player which will become a boat anker the moment the laser goes, or buy a reference player which is fully supported with readily available parts & back up and built with Austrian engineering.. 
Reimyo CDP-777 vs Ayon CD-5
I surmise no comment because the CD-5 is the undisputed winner. Vive la Ayon!