CES and AYRE

Was wondering if any of this years attendees made it to Ayre's room at the Alexis Park and heard their new universal player?

islandear01-14-2005 6:25pm

islandear OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 208 posts 01-16-2005 at 07:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ah, thanks Driver. I would have thought Ayre would have employed Vandys rather than Wilsons, but what do I know? I'll give it a listen at the end of this month. Anybody else?
islandear OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 208 posts 01-15-2005 at 07:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Apparently Ayre must have been stuck in a closet somewhere. Didn't any Agoners wander into Hansen's hooch? Not a good sign.
islandear OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 208 posts 06-17-2005 at 10:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I auditioned the C5xe in my system when it first became available and I was mightily impressed as well. Listened to both CD and SACD and really enjoyed both formats. CD playback provided a wide soundstage with clear highs and a well-defined bass. I almost bought the Ayre but then a week with the AA Capitole II changed everything. But for $3K+ less than the AA the Ayre is a real bargain (if one can consider $6K a bargain). Hansen has a real winner in this cdp.
islandear OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 208 posts 06-20-2005 at 05:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Drubin, Steve Silberman at Ayre will be glad to answer your query re the external digital input or alternatives.