Hi All
I have been quiet on threads for an extended time due to family illness. I enjoy my Ayon CD5s with NOS tubes which I have had for 6 years and use as Transport DAC and preamp, loving the simplicity and cost/space effectiveness of less cords with this all in one. I am now considering the new Ayon CD35se. It plays SACD and optionally converts up-samples Red Book to DSD 256 which folks are saying is a wonderful enhancement to its native sound which is already excellent. 90% of my listening is to CD and 10% SACD, in too rural an area to stream (1 to 3 mbps). I have heard Esoteric and DCS at shows and while very clean and clear, seem less excited about them as less liquid, vibrant, and organic compared to Ayon sound. Asking here - has any body auditioned the Ayon 35se and thoughts compared to what other players?
This will be big purchase for me given current medical expenses, but I can swing it without breaking the bank. Using Von Scweikert Audio VR55 Aktives, VSA Delphi Ultra Cable throughout and Nuforce Reference 20 monos, modified.
Thanks
Joe
I have been quiet on threads for an extended time due to family illness. I enjoy my Ayon CD5s with NOS tubes which I have had for 6 years and use as Transport DAC and preamp, loving the simplicity and cost/space effectiveness of less cords with this all in one. I am now considering the new Ayon CD35se. It plays SACD and optionally converts up-samples Red Book to DSD 256 which folks are saying is a wonderful enhancement to its native sound which is already excellent. 90% of my listening is to CD and 10% SACD, in too rural an area to stream (1 to 3 mbps). I have heard Esoteric and DCS at shows and while very clean and clear, seem less excited about them as less liquid, vibrant, and organic compared to Ayon sound. Asking here - has any body auditioned the Ayon 35se and thoughts compared to what other players?
This will be big purchase for me given current medical expenses, but I can swing it without breaking the bank. Using Von Scweikert Audio VR55 Aktives, VSA Delphi Ultra Cable throughout and Nuforce Reference 20 monos, modified.
Thanks
Joe