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Anything like the Ayre CX-7e but with digital in?

I've been thinking about finally moving back to an integrated CD player (currently using a Proceed PDT3 into a Boelen modded EAD DSP-7000Mk.III which I love). But I also have a music server with digital coax output. In the general price range of the Ayre (or a bit less) I have not been able to find a CD player of comparable sonic quality with a digital in. Suggestions desired. Would be great if the digital in is capable of accepting higher sampling rates / bits.
tonyptony
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dedicatedaudio
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Consider the Cambridge Audio Azur 840C - it has 2 digital inputs of SPIDF and Toslink each so you can use the on-board 24/384 dual DAC.

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Dan
tonyptony OP
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Thanks Dan. I've heard the 840C in my system. While it is very very nice, it did not exceed the performance of my current transport + DAC. Definitely a nice unit, though. I'm looking for something that, for me, would be a step up at about the price point of an Ayre.
alpha3
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The Cary 306 or 303/300 may work for you.
larryski2
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I'm looking for a similar unit, and for the same reasons. I want to improve on my existing CD player, and get a better DAC for the music I stream in via Sonus. Right now, the closest thing I've found is the Esoteric SA 50. Any other suggestions for a "one box" unit would be most appreciated.
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