Khrys,
It sounds like the Ayre would be a fine machine , based on reviews and the comments on the internet.
I admit, I have not heard the Ayre.
But...Have you heard the APL ?
APL does not consider it a mod. Most of the Denon components, boards etc are removed. Basically, what is left is the case and the transport.
Then APL installs their designed circuitry.
It is a design that it is not made to a pre determined selling price point. It is without those limitations and without all the middlemen $$$ mark ups .
Running the APL direct to my AMP without a Preamp was a huge musical impact. I was also able to sell my Preamp and all the associated cabling.
APL is always coming out with upgrades that can be reinstalled on the same machine for small $$$ Always searching for the best sound.
I have had mine upgraded 3 times to APL latest design which includes the use of 8 AKM DACs
Your comparison with a Auto should have been a comparison to a hand made expert building it piece by piece for optimun performance.
Try to give it a listen.
It sounds like the Ayre would be a fine machine , based on reviews and the comments on the internet.
I admit, I have not heard the Ayre.
But...Have you heard the APL ?
APL does not consider it a mod. Most of the Denon components, boards etc are removed. Basically, what is left is the case and the transport.
Then APL installs their designed circuitry.
It is a design that it is not made to a pre determined selling price point. It is without those limitations and without all the middlemen $$$ mark ups .
Running the APL direct to my AMP without a Preamp was a huge musical impact. I was also able to sell my Preamp and all the associated cabling.
APL is always coming out with upgrades that can be reinstalled on the same machine for small $$$ Always searching for the best sound.
I have had mine upgraded 3 times to APL latest design which includes the use of 8 AKM DACs
Your comparison with a Auto should have been a comparison to a hand made expert building it piece by piece for optimun performance.
Try to give it a listen.