I haven't heard either version of Crime. I think the biggest difference would be in the player. My guess would be that the Ayre is the superior player, but Oppo + Blu-Ray may beat it. If you end up going that route, let us know how it sounds.
Blu-Ray vs. MFSL CD
I am looking to purchase a version of the classic Supertramp, Crime of the Century. I have been looking at the MFSL version but just ran across the Blu-Ray version which purportedly has no compression. Leaving money out of the discussion for now, does anyone have any comments on the quality comparison between the two formats? I would play the MFSL through an Ayre C5XEMP and the Blu-Ray through an Oppo 103D. I appreciate any feedback.