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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
tonyptony OP
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I've heard earlier Cary CD players and found them to create a powerful, visceral sound, with good detail but maybe not quite the best in terms of upper end air and space. I suspect the 306 Pro would be a bit further along the road to perfection. :-) I'd like to be able to listen to it, but since at that price I could only go for one used (more likely a 306 SACD non-Pro used) I wouldn't feel right about finding a dealer to listen to one.

Al, funny I was reading the review of the CD3.3 in the recent AS. It does sound like something to consider. Wonder if it's too soon to ask if anyone has heard it?
nakolawala
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The Resolution Audio Opus 21 and Cary 306 are one of the best I have owned and with digital inputs.
With the Duet connected its wonderful.
tonyptony OP
617 posts
 
Nakolawala, I'd love to hear your impressions of both of these units.
blackstonejd
153 posts
 
There is a new Ayre universal player coming out that will have a USB input.
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