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Originally Posted by 2112
Serge,
It sounds like the Ayre is making an already good recording even that much more enjoyable.
I am struggling with poor recordings/mastering of my favorite music. I have already been advised I can only do so much on my end. I just wish they would quit doing this at the production level.
When I buy "remastered" recordings they do sound better, but those were made from analog originals. They are definitely not harsh but also not as detailed. I want my cake and to eat it too. 
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Try XRCD, XRCD2, XRCD24.
Also try SACD and other high quality recordings from the likes of Chesky, Naim, Linn, Mapleshade.
All too often we blame the gear but it is the music industry that should be blamed for selling us crap.
The Ayre does sound very organic as it should since that was the design goal of Meridian and Ayre working on the new apodizing filters. It gets you closer to true, natural sound. I think many will eventually follow that same path as it seems to eliminate some of the problems of digital sound.