There’s a NuPrime IDA-8 available here now for $600 I’d take over the 801 (not sure if it has all the same features though). You can read the reviews.
Ayre Codex vs. ESS SABRE ES9010K2M (Yamaha AS801)
Hey all:
I'm thinking about purchasing a Yamaha AS801 which has the ESS Sabre DAC in it. I have an Ayre Codex presently. Wondering if the Yamaha DAC would be a good replacement for the Codex or if I should buy a DACless amp and keep the Codex. Does that make sense?
Thoughts appreciated.
I'm thinking about purchasing a Yamaha AS801 which has the ESS Sabre DAC in it. I have an Ayre Codex presently. Wondering if the Yamaha DAC would be a good replacement for the Codex or if I should buy a DACless amp and keep the Codex. Does that make sense?
Thoughts appreciated.