Eee3, with you ARC gear, why nor go for ARC CD3 MkII? You can then run your entire system fully balanced, which makes a nice difference with ARC gear. Really good player, the CD3 MkII. I don't know about FMJ23, but CD3 MkII is easily better than FMJ33. Haven't heard the Ayre, but read many times that it's on the light, thin side. ARC player is full sounding with very good bass impact. Depends on what kind of sound you are looking for of course.
CD player upgrade/ Arcam vs. Ayre
I currently own an Arcam fmj cd 23, a very good player. I'm thinking about moving to the Ayre Cx-7e.
The question is would this be a significant improvement?
Has anyone out there had or auditioned both players?
The price difference between the two is not that great so, I'm thinking that it may not be that much of a difference and I'm trying to save some time. I know that auditioning it in my system is the best way to do it!
The question is would this be a significant improvement?
Has anyone out there had or auditioned both players?
The price difference between the two is not that great so, I'm thinking that it may not be that much of a difference and I'm trying to save some time. I know that auditioning it in my system is the best way to do it!