melbguy1
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| Ayon Audio CD-5 versus CD-5s It was brought to my attention by my local Ayon Dealer that he has been receiving enquiries about the availability of an upgrade board for the CD-5s. I apologize to the OP as I only skimmed over the original question. My comments related to the 24... | |
| Modwright KWA 150 and Proac D38R Hi Andrew, the Proac speakers you mentioned are senstive speakers (91db) and rated to 250 watts into 4ohms which is a fairly benign load for an amp, and the KWA-150 is putting out close to 400 watts into 4ohms. It uses 2 x 500va transformers (1000... | |
| Ayon Audio CD-5 versus CD-5s Wig, you can't go wrong with the CD-5. It is a tremendous bargain given what you get; a full Skylla tube dac, tube pre-amp & high end transport with Austrian engineering & build quality. There are near new CD-5's up for sale for $5k at the... | |
| Ayon Audio CD-5 versus CD-5s Hi Zephyr, I agree with your comments regarding Doug Schroeder who has posted on AG and is well respected/regarded on this forum. Fyi, there is another thread comparing the Esoteric X03SE to the previous model (CD-5) which might interest you - "Es... | |
| Ayon Audio CD-5 versus CD-5s Wig, my player is just landing from Austria now, but a mini review will follow after it's done 250-300hrs on the Isotek cd :) | |
| Ayon Audio CD-5 versus CD-5s Hi Zephyr,I just recently sold my CD-5 to trade up to the CD-5s with xlr input. Thanks for sharing that info re: the differences. My Dealer got a 'lite' version of your update. Btw, Ayon have also further refined the power supplies in the CD-5s ac... | |
| Audio Aero Capitole Classic vs. Ayon CD-2 Your comments are interesting Tzvir. I just a-b-a tested this player against my CD-5 with another audiophile and I felt the AA was more rolled off & less extended, had a 'veil' over the music & had bloated midrange. We both agreed the Ayon... | |
| Reimyo CDP-777 vs Ayon CD-5 Whitewind, ok the JVC is the best transport mechanism. | |
| Reimyo CDP-777 vs Ayon CD-5 Thanks for the info Whitewind, for me the inclusion of an excellent tube pre-amp in the Ayon CD-5 moved me in that direction, otherwise I would have been interested in the old CDP-777. I agree, it's transport is one of the best ever made, though I... | |
| Reimyo CDP-777 vs Ayon CD-5 Thanks for the info Mike, though it will inevitably be a similar situation to Infinity. Infinity (Harmon Group) kept a batch of old parts for Classic Infinity models, and within a few years they sold out, now they're no longer available anywhere b... | |
| Reimyo CDP-777 vs Ayon CD-5 Well buyers have a choice; buy a superceded player which will become a boat anker the moment the laser goes, or buy a reference player which is fully supported with readily available parts & back up and built with Austrian engineering.. | |
| Reimyo CDP-777 vs Ayon CD-5 I surmise no comment because the CD-5 is the undisputed winner. Vive la Ayon! | |
| Reimyo CDP-777 vs Ayon CD-5 No comments? It would be awesome to hear from an Audiogoner who has compared the two players! | |
| The best CD Player for the money Ayon CD-2S, close to the performance of the CD-5 for almost half the price. | |
| marten design alto vs miles III Vs wilson sophia? I own a pair of Marten Coltrane Altos, so I know from whence I speak. Firstly compared to the Miles 3, the Coltrane Altos are in another class. The Miles 3 is only the middle speaker in the Heritage line, whilst the Coltrane Alto was the entry lev... |