gdnrbob
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| Setting up a streamer for a frien Hey Richard, long time no hear.In any case, a used Ayre Codex or a used Schiit Gungnir or Yggy should be in the ballparkBob | |
| DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point +4 Ayre Codex.I bet you can get one for $750 used.It performs as good or better than the Schiit Gungnir that I also owned.B | |
| boulder and d'agostino @mboldda1 , If you have to impress a dealer, or hide the fact that you are not wealthy, then it would be best not to deal with them- Even if they have the equipment you want to audition.As a New Yorker, I have been down that road. Besides visual i... | |
| Tube Amps, Magnapans and Impedance @OP, Too bad you didn't post a few months ago. I recently sold a pair of Speltz autoformers. There is another Audiogon member you should PM- Atmasphere.He is well acquainted with autoformers an should be able to give you some relevant advice, as ... | |
| Tube Amps, Magnapans and Impedance @OP, Doubt was sown Considering that you enjoy your system as it is, I would discount any inference to the contrary.But.we are all subject to the opinions of others.That being said(written), I would contact Magnepan directly with your concerns.... | |
| How hot does the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier get? Charles Hansen was quite a character. I never got to meet him, but from his words and those who knew him, he was one of a kind.-In a good way.B | |
| Can a european amp version 240 be changed to us 120? @OP, Once again, consult the manufacturer.B | |
| Can a european amp version 240 be changed to us 120? Actually, he/she needs a step up transformer. -120v to 240v, unless there is an internal switch.B | |
| How hot does the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier get? @OP, Pm'd you before I read this.I'd say your dealer is giving you very conservative measurements, but, heck, why take chances?Bob | |
| How hot does the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier get? I had a AX-7e and it wasn't hot at all.You can also call Ayre directly. Sometimes, you'll get connected immediately, sometimes they will call back. It is usually Ariel or Ryan.Bob | |
| AQ Water XLR or Yukon XLR - DAC to Preamp- sound comparisons Cable 'burn in' takes time. How much?-Who knows?For me, it just seems to happen on it's own.Given AQ finds locating the DBS at the female ends, I would just let things settle out, as in my experience, AQ knows what is best.B | |
| Suggestions for a replacement dac Ayre Codex is under $1K used.Highly recommended.B | |
| Low-sensitivity speakers — What's special about them? Seeing Almarg's post at the front of this thread brings back fond memories. I hope heaven has a great sound system for him to listen to.Bob | |
| Ayre Codex (former) Owners, what did you move on to? @jc4659 The Ayre QB-9 Twenty outclasses the Codex easily, but remember it has only USB input, unlike the Codex which has USB, and optical.-That little change forced me to change my steamer from Bluesound to Innuos-though it was for the better.B | |
| Ayre Codex (former) Owners, what did you move on to? I upgraded to the QB-9 Twenty. The upgrade was too inexpensive to pass by.Bob |