So, Alex - let me see if I get this right. You are claiming your modded Denon is better than the Ayre player because:
1. Some people compared a modified Marantz against your modified Denon and liked your player better.
2. At a later date some other person compared a modified Marantz against an Ayre player and liked the Marantz player better.
3. This somehow demonstrates that your player is better than the Ayre, despite the fact that there was no head-to-head comparison of any kind.
Have I got this right?
1. Some people compared a modified Marantz against your modified Denon and liked your player better.
2. At a later date some other person compared a modified Marantz against an Ayre player and liked the Marantz player better.
3. This somehow demonstrates that your player is better than the Ayre, despite the fact that there was no head-to-head comparison of any kind.
Have I got this right?