Ayre C-5xe^MP

Introducing a giant leap forward in the digital playback technology—the Ayre C-5xe^MP. This new design creates a completely new product category, the U2 player (universal stereo player). The first of its kind, this no video, no compromise design plays all existing optical disc formats including: CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video (soundtrack only), and MP3. This unique disc player is the ultimate playback machine for the music lover. When the music is paramount, the C-5xe^MP sets a new standard. The C-5xe^MP is truly for those of us who value the enjoyment of music above all else.

"The Ayre C-5xe has proved to be the best-sounding product I’ve heard all year."

- Wes Phillips, Stereophile

Key Features

• Immaculate Condition, with original box, packing, mains cable, and manual.
• Higher Spec Upgrade to full MP version (Minimum Phase) in 2022.

Technical Features

• Plays all optical disc formats: CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video (soundtrack only), MP3
• Exclusive Ayre “Minimum Phase” digital filter
• Single-pass 16x oversampling
• Discrete decoding and playback of all formats in their native domain
• Zero-feedback, DC-coupled, true differential balanced analogue circuitry
• Separate linear power supplies for both analogue and digital circuitry