The Ayre Codex is great. Get it; then add a USB NIC to your computer, bridge the LAN ports, add a SOtM sMS-200 Ultra and tX-USB Ultra and prepare to be amazed. Take it to another level by adding a modded switch and master reference clock.
Ayre Codex or Bryston
Hey all,
My system has gone through many changes lately, mostly in the effort to simplify the setup.
This is a nearfield setup on a desk.
I replaced my PMC speakers and W4S amp with Genelec monitors (not as good, but they do the job), and also listen with HD700's.
My source is PC -> Bryston BDA-2 -> Bryston BHA-1.
The BDA-2 to BHA-1 is XLR, as well as outputs to the monitors.
I was thinking of selling the 2 Bryston boxes and replacing with the compact Ayre Codex, which has all the features I need: DAC, Pre-amp, Headphone amp. Another option is the Mytek Brooklyn.
Thoughts ?
My system has gone through many changes lately, mostly in the effort to simplify the setup.
This is a nearfield setup on a desk.
I replaced my PMC speakers and W4S amp with Genelec monitors (not as good, but they do the job), and also listen with HD700's.
My source is PC -> Bryston BDA-2 -> Bryston BHA-1.
The BDA-2 to BHA-1 is XLR, as well as outputs to the monitors.
I was thinking of selling the 2 Bryston boxes and replacing with the compact Ayre Codex, which has all the features I need: DAC, Pre-amp, Headphone amp. Another option is the Mytek Brooklyn.
Thoughts ?