I'm another that hasn't compared the Codex to the Bryston although I have heard many good things about Bryston. I have a Bluesound Node 2 connected to a Codex with a Wireworld superNova 7 glass optical. Yes, I said optical as in toslink and the combo kicks butt on my Cambridge 851-C cd player. Imagine that, a streamer beating a cd player. Using balanced outs on the Codex and the sound is truly superb. IMHO.
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 ?