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Transporter vs Ayre CX-7e
Cerrot is confused on couple thingsAyre CDP are C-5xe (SACD) and C-7xe (CD)Ayre integrated amp is Ax-7eMore likely than not Cerrot is comparing the SACD layer to the CD layer between the 2 players; and more likely than not Cerrot have not actually... 
Transporter vs Ayre CX-7e
I thought the 2 were closer than I initially thought when I compared them using with Ax-7eI wouldn't say Ayre is 'clearly' better. Maybe Cerrot can elaborate more on his/her comparison? 
New CD player for an Ayre cx-7e
Ayre CDP is a great choice.Having said that, I am using the Transporter with Ax7e with great result.Going from SE to Balanced is not WAY better, it's noticeably better, appreciably better, but not substantially better. 
Subwoofer for Harbeth M30?
I have my M30 in a 20x20 room and I don't think they need bass augmentation at all. I can actually feel my carpet shaking with some Mahler. By no means does M30 extends flat down to 30hz, but the response at 30hz was respectable. I am running thes... 
Esound E5 CD Player
yes. Good for the price. 
Which integrated with Harbeths and Ayre CX-7e
I ended up with AX-7e + Rega Saturn. I will get a pair of Harbeth SHL5 when I get around to it. Anyone compared Cx-7e to Saturn directly? I compared Saturn to CX-5e and the difference wasn't worth the price.