Yes, it has true balanced analog architecture. There is a wonderful review of the 306 in this month's TAS. It is a great machine.
Ayre C 5xe Universal vs. Cary 306 SACD
Has anyone done a direct (as in same system), thorough comparison of these two players? If so, please let us know if you were able to compare their performance on both red book CD's and SACD’s and how it turned out. Some back ground about the setup, gear, music material, etc. would be helpful, too. Thanks.