Ayre cx 8 cd player

I spoke to Ayre today.( 2-14-19) Soon to be released. Connectivity is due to be enhanced and what you'd expect from a newer player vs their older versions. Different modules and price points. Attached is the only image I can locate at this time. 

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They also indicated to me that they still have the ability to service the Cx-7eMP for several more years. If you have a 5 series player, they recommend contacting them for information regarding the transport mechanism. 

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Interesting.  Is it possible that people are getting tired of the streamers, NAS, complicated remotes, etc?  IMO, it's nice to just pop in a disc and listen, isn't it?  I'm sure this will have all the other capabilities too, but I am pleasantly surprised that Ayre is including a transport.  

Did anyone read the Stereophile review?  Seemed to be damning with faint praise.  Sonically, it seems to be a different beast from the 7 series.

Did anyone read the Stereophile review?

Do you mean the EX-8 review? I couldn't understand why Atkinson compared it to separates retailing for almost $40K. I mean, who is deciding between such extreme choices? There is close to zero reason for such a comparison. I thought the twitteringmachines review did a much better job of comparing it to similar price point all-in-one machines albeit the Ayre was the most expensive among them, in that case.

Attached is the only image I can locate at this time.

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