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Aurender A10 help
Please also check your volume control on the A10.  The Manual says: "7. Volume Knob Manually adjust the DAC-level volume control. A10 Volume control can be configured or disabled in the Advanced 2 section of the Settings Menu in the Conductor ap... 
Aurender A10 help
I suggest you connect your A10 to your Luxman amp and power down and restart your A10. Please check all settings on the Conductor App to ensure they are correct. please double check the cables from your A10 to the Luxman to confirm the right outp... 
How hot does the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier get?
I scanned the Ayre EX-8 2.0 manual and discovered some interesting information.   After 30 minutes of no activity, the amplifier will shut down its output stage.  As soon as the amplifier receives an input signal, it will start up again.    
Aurender 5.21.958 update
@jl1ny, Glad I was able to help and that it worked.   Congratulations.       
Aurender 5.21.958 update
Go to settings, Help and look for Remote Support Request.   
Aurender 5.21.958 update
These problems are frustrating. I suggest you reboot your Router and modem. I also suggest you reboot your Aurender unit (power down and start). If you still cannot download the software update, please go to your Aurender Remote Request tab (in t... 
How hot does the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier get?
Can the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier be left on 24/7 or should the ampliifer be placed in sleep mode when not in use?   Ayre specifications say '60 watts in operating mode'.   Thanks...  
Ayre ex-8 2.0 vs Bel Canto e1x
Please see link below:https://www.stereophile.com/content/ayre-acoustics-ex-8-20-integrated-hub-da-integrated-amplifier 
Ayre ex-8 2.0 vs Bel Canto e1x
Please read the Stereophile review of the EX-8 2.0 integrated amplifier. For example, “With its pure treble, clear and rich midrange, ample low end, and coherence, the Ayre is the finest solid state integrated I've had in my house. (The EAT E-Glo ... 
Aurender music servers: higher priced ones sonically better?
@audioman58, I agree that DAC Streamer combinations, like DCS, Bricasti, etc. offer less steps and cables.   The use of an Ethernet cable offers many advantages including its sound quality.   For me, the biggest issue is the interface used to acce... 
Aurender music servers: higher priced ones sonically better?
Yes.  +Absolutely.Several years ago, I brought 3 albums to my dealer and listened on the Aurender N100h Music Server.  After 20 minutes of listening, I felt it sounded compressed, not natural and I did not like it (my opinion). I then played the s... 
Sugden Integrated IA-4 versus Ayre AX-7
Have you considered the Ayre EX-8 2.0 integrated amplifier? It comes as an analog version only or can be ordered with a DAC.https://www.ayre.com/products/amplification/ex-8/I was very impressed with the EX-8 2.0 sound quality meaning it was like m... 
DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point
Maybe the Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital priced at $499 as per your comment "Ideally something up to $500 would be nice".https://www.project-audio.com/en/product/pre-box-ds2-digital/https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Pre-Box-S2-Digital/dp/B073WCRZ79http... 
DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point
+1, Ayre Codex.https://www.ayre.com/products/digital/codex/ 
Quboz/Aurender Issue
Shutting down and restarting the iPad was a great suggestion.  Thank you @Joey54. AND, it was very valuable lesson.  Does this mean I should reboot my iPad monthly (or maybe once per quarter)?I also agree Audiogon is a great community, and resourc...