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| Ayre QX-5 Twenty steaming performance I use ethernet directly to my QX-5 Twenty, but I bought a microRendu to use between a Mini that tuns Roon 24/7 and an Ayre Codex. It hasn't been shipped yet. I hope Roon doesn't have a problem finding it as an endpoint. | |
| Sonore Microrendu USB to Ayre Codex The problem seems to be that the Codex is not a streamer so Roon does not recognize it as Ayre an endpoint; only the Q5 and Q8 are listed as endpoints, and thus findable. The inexpensive microRendu is a streamer and found by Roon as an endpoint. ... | |
| Sonore Microrendu USB to Ayre Codex Roon bridge running on an iMac successfully sent files via USB to the Ayre DX-5 DSD, so I assumed Roon core would send files to the Codex via USB. But I think I need a streamer, and it seems a microRendu will fill that need nicely. CIA is an eas... | |
| Ayre QX-5 Twenty steaming performance My skepticism fades away. | |
| Sonore Microrendu USB to Ayre Codex Roon core is running 24/7 on a Mini connected by USB cable to the Codex. It played a couple of files then stopped, and I have been unable to select it as a zone. Since moving stuff around, Roon bridge connects to my QX-5 and is the only endpoint... | |
| Ayre QX-5 Twenty steaming performance I’m skeptical of rossb’s claim, but John Atkinson’s review of the QX-5 Twenty for Stereophile did suggest it’s sound improved when paired with a KX-5 Twenty. Ayre gear always seems to sound best in a balanced setup, and I've only heard mine with ... | |
| Ayre QX-5 Twenty steaming performance Im not sure this addresses your question. I run Roon core on a Mac Mini that sends files via ethernet to an Ayre QX-5 Twenty. In addition to rips and downloads, I stream Qobuz and Tidal. The audio chain includes Ayre KX-5/VX-5 Twenty preamp/amp... | |
| Oppo 103 comparison with an Ayre Codex jameswei, IIRC the DSD layer of SACDs is available only from HDMI for copy protection reasons. | |
| Oppo 103 comparison with an Ayre Codex whitest, aren't you using the wrong Oppo for your comparison? Audio quality is the distinguishing characteristic between a 103 and 105. If you're concerned about audio quality you want a unit ending with a 5 not a 3. In preparing for downsizing... | |
| Ordered a Roon Nucleus Plus I run Roon core 24/7 on a Mac Mini controlled by an iPad. I simply deny update requests. I run Roon bridge on an iMac that I use for my general computer, but that continues to run well despite being updated and running other apps such as Mail, S... | |
| Bluesound Vault 2 I run Roon on a Mac Mini that sends files via ethernet and USB to DACs. The files are those I’ve ripped, as well as from Qobuz and Tidal. I was given a Bluesound Vault 2i recently, but I’m not sure how it fits into my existing setups, or what it a... | |
| Positive experience with Ayre Just bought a used Codex to use with my A7e and KEF LS50s. I've been using the USB port of my DX-5 DSD, but I'm rearranging things. I use a QX-5 Twenty with KX-5/VX-5 Twenties and KEF Ref 1s in another setup. Gary has been very helpful advising... | |
| Qobuz Users Update? I've been a long-time subscriber to Tidal and to Qobuz for a couple of months, and have decided to keep both. Roon core runs on a Mac Mini and sends files to an Ayre QX-5 Twenty digital hub via ethernet; Roon bridge runs on a iMac and sends file ... | |
| Audible Illusions 3A phonostage with Ayre KX-5 Twenty I've talked with folks at Audible Illusions and Ayre who assure me it will be fine to take the tape output of an M3A to the input of a KX-5 Twenty. The tape output by-passes the preamp and thus volume control, and the Ayre doesn't duplicate RIAA.... | |
| Why the fascination with subwoofers? I had been low-passing at 40 Hz using a pair of Velodyne HGS-10s with acoustic room correction by an SMS-1 to supplement a pair of KEF Ref 1s. With some trepidation I recently introduced a fully balanced passive Marchand 80 Hz 24 dB/octave filter... |