Thanks for the info. You gave the Ayre a ringing endorsement to say the least!
With the QX-5, I assume there is no reason to have a separate server/streamer, which is a big savings as well.
Ayre QX-5 Twenty
Is there anyone out there that either owns this DAC or has heard it? What do you think about compared to other DACs at this general price point? Do you have an opinion as to whether DACs that employ chips like the ESS are necessarily inferior to ladder DACs etc?
Thanks