Synergistic Integrated and CDP under 5k


I really like simplicity in my system and am looking for an integrated amp that has natural synergy with a cdp. Tubes or SS. I run Tyler 2 way floorstanders at 89db. Musical taste is varied. I'm currently using a very nice setup that includes an Onix Sp3 and EE Minimax cdp. For what this combo costs I get a lot of music.

Examples would be:
Ayre AX-7e Integrated and cdp
CJ CA-200 and UDP 1

Budget is 5k total. I would like to hear from Audiogoners who own the equipment vs. hearing it at a show once or guessing.

Thanks to All
gooddomino

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I've had great luck and a very satisfying experience with the CJ CA-200/Musical Fidelity CD-308 combo driving Proac D-25's. One of the critical improvements was to upgrade the powercords from the stock ones to something nice (in my case, Virtual Dynamics). The sound is neither solid state nor tuby, on a slighter darker side (silver wires would bring out the extra sparkle, if so desired). No intention to change or upgrade anything, no more swapping equipment. Done!
Gooddomino,
No, the CJ did not sound lean at all. Also, your source will be very important in providing the maximum fulness of sound you desire. Musical Fidelity has been great in this department as well. However, the power cords upgrade did tighten the bass significantly. Read the ecstatic reviews about the CA-200 on the web!