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| To Roon or not to Roon Roon is delivered via ethernet to an Ayre QX-5 digital hub that is both endpoint and DAC. The sound, especially Qobuz 192/24, is superb. The suggestions that follow the end of my selections have introduced me to recordings that have become some ... | |
| TV Mounted above fireplace mantel - neck strain? In the early days of the ARPA net I developed a strange neck problem. Some of the diagnostic procedures were quite unpleasant and all unproductive. Then I read a Bell Labs study of monitor placement, lowered my monitor from a shelf above my desk... | |
| Headphone adapter for Ayre Codex I have Audeze LCD-2 headphones that have what appear to be tiny dual female XLR plugs. The Ayre QX-5 Twenty has dual 3.5 mm outputs.db | |
| PC/stereo setup and/or cable question A popular choice is the Senore ultraRendu takes in ethernet and outputs USB. Even with the matching UpTone LPS 1.2 linear power supply, the cost is around $1K. Roon will recognize it as an endpoint. The Digital and PC forums of the AudioAyslum ... | |
| New high end processor If OP is using Parasound amps why not a used Parasound JC-2 multi-channel preamp and forget atmos. The John Curl designed JC-2 preamp was A rated by Stereophile. The Blue Book suggests one can be bought for under $2500.db | |
| Is the Eames chair a favorite I have a collectable rosewood Eames lounge chair, but use a stressless for listening. | |
| Ayre KX-5/20 & VX-5/20 v AX-5 Twenty jafant, I'm leaning toward keeping my KX-5 Twenty and VX-5 Twenty. Sources will remain QX-5 Twenty for Roon and DX-5 DSD for discs. I'm undecided about the Thorens TD 124 and Technics SL 1200. I may keep them as icons rather than operational so... | |
| Ayre KX-5/20 & VX-5/20 v AX-5 Twenty Bob, Ryan prefers Cardas Clear Light USB, and that's what I'm using from an ultra Rendu to QB-9 DSD in a secondary setup. I also use balanced Cardas Clear Light cables in my primary setup.jafant, my DX-5 was already a DSD, bought sort of locally ... | |
| Ayre KX-5/20 & VX-5/20 v AX-5 Twenty Bob, Ryan has been very helpful with my DX5 DSD. Your previous point is a good one. The current setup is QX-5 Twenty for Roon, DX5 DSD for discs, KX-5 Twenty preamp, and VX-5 Twenty amp, four pieces of equipment instead of three, not a big deal.... | |
| Ayre KX-5/20 & VX-5/20 v AX-5 Twenty Bob, I use some blue Cardas balanced cables between preamp and amp. I think I read somewhere that the tighter connection between preamp and amp of an integrated was beneficial.I use SubDudes under the HGS-15s.db | |
| AQ Diamond USB Cable with Ayre QB-9 DSD? Given that you are also using a QB-9 DSD, I think your reply tells me what I wanted to know. Thanks.db | |
| KEF Reference 1s or LS50s It's not easy for me to do an AB comparison. Although I think both speakers sound great, at times I think I prefer the LS50s, and that concerns me. The pair of servo 15" subs use bass management that provides acoustic room correction, so that to... | |
| KEF Reference 1s or LS50s I should have made it clear that I have a pair of KEF Reference 1s and eight LS50s. I have all the Ayre stuff, except an AX-5 Twenty integrated, but I have the KX-5 and VX-5 Twenty separates. | |
| Streamer with no DAC? If OP wants "high res services" like those available from Qobuz the amp’s DAC may be the limiting factor. A Senore microRendu server with a Schiit Modi 3 DAC would be inexpensive and yield quite good sound quality. Senore also offers the opticalRe... | |
| Ayre QB-9 twenty vs Chord Hugo TT2 I wasn't aiming to match the Codex, just aiming to provide interim DAC service. |