Ayre C 5xe Universal vs. Cary 306 SACD

My experience is similar to Jprice. To me 306 is more weighty with more macrodynamics and bass. It does not seem to have as much air or detail as the ayre. The 306 have a higher quality transport. Both are excellent but very different. I suspect personal taste would be the dominant factor here.

I think Ayre is one of best 2nd tier cdp.

Tvad writes:

I'm glad to finally know which is the best redbook player. Khrys, would you please also tell me which are the best speakers, amplifier and preamplier. It'll save me a lot of research.

My thoughts too. It's really nice to have these age-old questions resolved. I can move on now.

Regards,

>>Khrys: "The C-5xe is the finest Redbook player yet made."<<

Ignorance is bliss.

You are still charming the masses with your two faced 2 dollar Bill..Most of us are Not Ignorant to your previous incarnate as Wc65Mustang. Tom