Ayon CD-2 sonics? thoughts? opinions?

I have not found the "looped" digital cable trick to work on the CD-2. It seems when "Digital Input" is selected the transport is inoperable. Just as well; one less thing to confuse me. ;)

Aggielaw, Just got a Gabriel Gold Rapture that I also purchased from Glory (gary) running from my Ayon CD-1 to the KR Audio Kronzilla SXi integrated. All I can say is "wow", these cables really get the most out of the Ayon. Also, I recently started leaving the Ayon on 24/7 which improves the sound considerably from starting up each listening session. Wish I could try the CD-2, but I don't think I can swing the extra cash outlay right now-- if it sounds better than the CD-1, that is saying somehting. But have to say, with the Rapture in my system, I'm a pretty happy customer and quite content with the Cd-1.

Glad to hear you like the CD-1/Rapture combo. Those custom two-box speakers you have look great! With the Revelator drivers you must be in heaven.

I've talked to three people who have heard the CD-1 and the CD-2. All three indicated the CD-2 is a significant step forward, so if you like the CD-1 sound the CD-2 would be the next logical step for you, I think.

I'm still burning in the Raptures, and they'll be ready to go by the time my CD-2 returns from USA Tube Audio with the initial shipping damage repaired, so here in a couple weeks I should really be in for a treat! I'll be sure to post a detailed review of both the CD-2 and the Rapture at that time.

Aggielaw-

Hey there! It has been a while.....glad to see you are still around and active. you'll love the raptures. they are hard to beat and the speaker wire is somehow even better (imho). shoot me an email if you'd like.

i have also been dealing with paul (great guy) AND my cd2 is on the way as well. i have already ordered a quad of nos dr's. maybe we call all compare notes in the next few weeks.

i will be running it with a karan kai-180 and rapture ic's and speaker cables to dynaudio c1's. should be pretty sweet.

enjoy the tunes!

For the records and fwiw, Ayon was displayed using Gabriel Gold Rapture wire at RMAF. And, there was a CD-1 for sale here that was Steve's and in the ad he said something about having gone on record claiming that cdp was the best he had heard. So, there is a connection there, but one, I think, of mutual appreciation and respect for their craft and products.

Of course, I am following that lead....so maybe there's some proof that drug reps should be banned from doctor's offices and capitol hill should be rid of the pandering influence of lobbyists in dc. exposure is information at some level.

Me, I can't wait for my CD2 thanks to you guys and steve!