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Cary 303t Pro or Ayre c5xemp

Want to upgrade my Arcam FMJ cd23 and have narrowed it to the Ayre or Cary. Rest of system is Rowland Concentra integrated and Dynaudio c1 signature.

Prefer a warmer analog type sound without giving up dynamics. Also want a detailed wide 3d soundstage. I listen for hours so don't want something that would be fatiguing.

If anyone has heard both in a similar system would sure appreciate your comments.

Thank you...
yashu
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jafant
19,604 posts
 
OP-

what about stepping up the Arcam's top FMJ cd player?
yashu OP
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Zd542- Are you saying both Ayre and Cary would be a good replacement?

Jafant- What do you mean by "stepping up"?

Thanks
zd542
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"Zd542- Are you saying both Ayre and Cary would be a good replacement?"

It depends. Personally, I feel that they are both better than the Arcam. That dosen't mean that you will, however. In your OP you say that you like a warm, analog type of sound. I really don't know what to make of that because its a very subjective statement. Of the 3 players, you would probably say that the Arcam is the "warmest" sounding. However, you then go on to say that you want better dynamics and 3D imaging. There's no question that the Ayre and Cary players are better in this regard. The point I'm trying to make is that you will probably give up some things that the Arcam does well in order to gain in other areas. You really need to do some listening.
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