Both Ayre CX-7e and Marantz SA8001 received A ratings in the recent Recommended Components. Does anyone have thoughts on how these two compare sonically on redbook cds(have no sacds)? I love the look of the Ayre but it is roughly $2k more. I am using the Krell 400xi integrated and Thiel 1.2 speakers. Thanks for any input. Dokosan
Both Ayre CX-7e and Marantz SA8001 received A ratings in the recent Recommended Components. Does anyone have thoughts on how these two compare sonically on redbook cds(have no sacds)? I love the look of the Ayre but it is roughly $2k more. I am using the Krell 400xi integrated and Thiel 1.2 speakers. Thanks for any input. Dokosan