AYRE C-5XeMP Universal Player $2200 OBO

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One of the finest CD/SACD players on the market, a favorite of John Atkinson at Stereophile. Reviewers from Stereophile and The Absolute Sound have favored this player since it was released; with the apodizing filter application developed by Ayre (see white paper on ringing) this player finally brought CD/SACD sound to the highest level. The Ayre is truly built like a tank, renowned for its transparency and plays flawlessly. Width and depth of soundstage, extraordinary dynamics, silent as the tomb, slam and dynamic range, you will not EVER need another CD/SACD player in your lifetime. It has been rated a Class A Stereophile product since its release. This unit is in flawless condition, it has no imperfections or blemishes whatsoever.  Zero laser performance issues.  Panasonic does make a laser transport replacement that can be swapped out should this one eventually wear out.  Contact Ayre for details.  

MP ( minimum phase ) and the transformer isolation upgrades - were completed 4th quarter, 2019.

This unit provides up to 8x oversampling.
AES digital output
Balanced XLR and Unbalanced RCA output.
Format: red book CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD
120V power supply.

 

If power supply is compatible to your region, I will ship internationally.
 

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Unit is sold.