Anyone had an Ayre xe version updated to MP yet?

I was told (by Ayre) they won't be ready to take appointments 'til the end of March.

Not surprising, typical Ayre - they release a product when it's done even if it takes a little more tweaking when they thought they were done.

I have had my C-5xe upgraded. The difference is substantial: better focus, larger soundstage, imaging improved considerably. In all, it brings me much closer to the music...

At USD200 I cannot think of a better investment...

I agree with Simonw! I just got mine back yesterday and was up late last night with a new romance. I really think they have found the "analog" sound for digital. Not really more information but the information is presented with a clarity and placement I have never heard with CD. I would say "MP" stands for Mighty Pleasing. May get a dust cover for the TT.

>>>May get a dust cover for the TT.
Interesting choice of words. I certainly don't intend to retire my vinyl rig, but I have put a temporary ban on buying new vinyl pressings (which tend to cost substantially more than CDs - the reverse situation compared to 20 years ago!) until after I get my CX-7e upgraded. The reason being that the CDP already sounds pretty damned good, surrendering just a bit of texture and liquidity to vinyl (provided that the vinyl is in good shape) but also having a touch more bass definition. I figure there's a pretty fair chance that I'll consider the MP upgrade to erase the small advantage my vinyl rig currently enjoys.