LFD Integrated - Please talk me out of buying one

Not convincing enough yet:-). Getting there. Which Ayre?

No I haven't. I'd love to find an LFD dealer in NYC or on Long Island, I doubt there is one. Purchasing an LFD would be an act of faith, as so many of my audio purchases have been without brick and mortar stores easily accessible any more. I know it will at least sound "good" with my setup, I don't know about great and not sure I'd know that without listening in my own room. The remote thing doesn't bother me too much and neither do the aesthetics.
Sort of opposite land from Luxman. No meters, no tone controls, etc. And built by a "person". I'm thinking minimalism as well.
There are really very few audio components I've fallen in love with over the years. I had Sonus Faber Signums about 15 or 20 years ago and sold them; one of my few sales regrets in the audio world; when I had the opportunity to buy a pair of "like new Sonus Faber EAII's a couple of years ago I jumped on them - they're fantastic.
In the end, I'm a boy with toys going through another component change. There's a nice Jadis Integrated for sale on audiogon too. My first exposure to the high end was on Jadis/Sonus Faber so maybe that's the way to go. My kids are going back to college soon, Fall will be here. Haven't quite decided to do it, but it's fun thinking about.

Well, no one was quite convincing enough. Couldn't quite justify new so I took the dive today on a slightly used LFD NCSE offered by a very nice local seller. I hooked it up and have been listening for the past few hours. Interesting piece; utilitarian, very solidly built, unique. Piano sounds REALLY nice. Vocals as well. Listening to Etta James now, it's like I can reach out and touch her - not that I would - but very present, round sound. Acoustic jazz guitar - wow. Maybe slightly rolled off in the highs vs. the Luxman. A little euphonic - not a bad thing at all. For the music I like most (jazz, acoustic stuff, solo piano, guitar etc.) I think it's the right move. I appreciate the Sonneteer advice as well - had an Alabaster a few years ago, sorry I ever sold it.
Thanks for all the advice!! Was fun to read and consider.