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Linn Majik CD v Ayre Cx-7 v Bryston BCD-1

Hello all,

I'm looking for a new CDP to replace my Sony DVP-NS9100ES. The rest of my system is Linn Exotik, C5100, Ninkas, Trikan.

Has anyone compared the Linn Majik CD to the CX-7 or BCD-1? I would be looking at used and budget is a consideration (maybe 2000 max).

Other thoughts are the Cambridge 840C, Sony XA5400, the Bryston BDA-1 DAC or Benchmark DAC. The seperate DAC or 840 would let me run my Squeezebox into them which would be a benefit.

The second group (except the BDA-1) are cheaper, maybe 1000 used. Is here a great difference between the first group and the second?

Lastly, I like most varieties of music but don't listen to much classical. Most of my music if RB with a few SACDs.

Thanks!
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hififile
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I owned the Ayre which was excellent, I auditioned the Linn at home, I have both a McIntosh MVP861 and a Sony 5400es. I listen to the Sony all the time. Nothing has played better than the Sony XA-5400es in my system.

The Sony is also a lot less than your choices above.
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