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Sound Comparison of an Ayre CX7e vs. BAT D5

Has anyone compared the sound of an Ayre CX7e vs. BAT D5 (reg or SE)? I am looking on the used market for a new CD player

I have a BAT 3iX preamp, BAT VK55amp, Vandersteen 2ci speakers. I like a warm natural open sound. I am not looking for anything to be exaggerated or clinical for example. I listen mainly to classical and vocals.

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cerrot
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Go for an Esoteric. I have heard both and the low end DV-60 (which puts your dollars towards a DVD player) easilly bested both. Rig was very revealing, B&W 800D, Classe Omega, Tara Labs The One. Just too digital for me.

Of course, thats just my own two ears speking.
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cerrot
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Yes. Lower priced of the Esoterics.
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