CX-7eMP Review

[TommyC]

Here's a review of the Ayre CX-7e with the new MP filter.

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[markc2]

Originally Posted by TommyC

Here's a review of the Ayre CX-7e with the new MP filter.

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Cool, thanks !!

Mark

[Humbuster]

Sorry to rekindle and old thread, however the Cx-7e is on the short list of candidates for my new CD player.

Depending on my budget:

High - Ayre Cx-5e or Audio Research CD-5
Low - Ayre CX-7e or SimAudio Moon 360D.

[AudioPhilio]

Originally Posted by Humbuster

Sorry to rekindle and old thread, however the Cx-7e is on the short list of candidates for my new CD player.

Depending on my budget:

High - Ayre Cx-5e or Audio Research CD-5
Low - Ayre CX-7e or SimAudio Moon 360D.

I owned the CX-7eMP previous to my purchase of the C-5XeMP that I currently have. I do not think the differences in redbook playback are small; the C-5 has a larger soundstage, more presence, and better pacing to me. Also, the C-5 is an excellent SACD and DVD-A player. I cannot see myself parting with it anytime soon.

The CX-7 is still an excellent redbook player with great sound. I think for the money it is a good value. If I didn't want a SACD player I would probably not have made the switch.

If you can audition your short list, that would be the best case. Good luck!

[Humbuster]

AudioPhilio,

I appreciate your comments.
At this stage I plan to audition a CX-7eMP and McIntosh MDC301.

[Charlie T]

Has anybody sent their CX-7e to Ayre for the MP upgrade? How has the sound of the CD player changed with the addition of the MP filter? Thanks.