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Ayre introduces the AX-8 integrated amp
Additional email from Ayre:“Ayre Moving Forward, Hello Everyone,As you can probably imagine the last couple of months at Ayre have been emotional and somewhat disorganized. We all feel the loss of Charley and we will miss him greatly.Fortunately, ... 
Ayre introduces the AX-8 integrated amp
Please see copy of email from Ayre:The Ayre 8 seriesI know that the next question on everyone's mind is; "What is up with the 8 series!"We are working hard to finalize the EX-8 (Digital integrated amp) and plan to begin shipping it the first week ... 
Aurender, wich one? Upgrading from a Mac mini
I agree the Aurender N100H is an excellent "single box" choice to replace your MAC Mini.   The Aurender Conductor App is very easy to use.   The App has a tab to play your stored albums and another tab for Tidal Streaming.   In addition, there is ... 
MAC Book Pro Computer vs Aurender N100h vs Aurender N10 Music Servers
Aurender Music Servers "supports Qobuz already.   However, Aurender JUST DISABLED it for countries not in service (USA).   You can use it once they support the USA.  The UI will be exactly same, and there will be slight different features which va... 
Ayre introduces the AX-8 integrated amp
@beetlemania,  Ayre currently sells the Ayre QX-5 Twenty DAC featuring the new ESS ES9038PRO DAC chip.  The  New Ayre 8 series DAC/streamer/headphone-amp will be part of the 8 series, as a successor of the Ayre QB-9DSD.  I am guessing the Ayre QX-... 
Ayre introduces the AX-8 integrated amp
@twoleftears, I agree the Sumaudio 600i amplifier looks very interesting.  The Moon by Simaudio Neo ACE Integrated Amplifier-DAC-Streamer also looks interesting.  The ACE includes a high resolution DAC with DSD decoding up to DSD256 and 32-bit/384... 
Issue with Graininess from my Aurender N100H
@pg62, I forgot something.  Please ensure your software on your Aurender N100H and Conductor App are current. Aurender updated the Conductor App on December 29.    See:http://www.aurender.com/blog/new-software-release-note-4i do not know if the ab... 
Issue with Graininess from my Aurender N100H
I also suggest the following:Power down your Aurender N100h for 2 minutes and re-start (power down on Conductor iPad).   This process might take several minutes.  Its cache may need to be cleared.Please check all your electrical plugs and cables t... 
Issue with Graininess from my Aurender N100H
Based on your description, it seems the graininess and static is only on streaming digital  My suggestions are:I suggest you turn your router and modem off for 2 minutes by removing their plugs from the wall.  Remove the battery, if any, from thes... 
Best Audio Show
Yes, AXPONA should also be on your list.  Of course, I am going to suggest you go to all three events.  However, if not possible, go to the one nearest to where you live. I believe the RMAF is probably the best.   
Best Audio Show
The Los Angeles Audio Show is recommended.  Please see:https://www.laaudioshow.comRMAF is probably the best.   
McIntosh MC402
Please see these 2 web sites for used Mcintosh pricing:http://www.audioclassics.com/detail?detail=MC402&nav=cathttp://www.mcintoshaudio.com/i owned the MA6900 Integrated amplifierand did not like it.  For me, the music was dark, closed in not ... 
MAC Book Pro Computer vs Aurender N100h vs Aurender N10 Music Servers
Correction to the above link:https://www.computeraudiophile.com/ca/bits-and-bytes/Fun-With-Digital-Audio-–-Bit-Perfect-Audibility...If the above link does not work, please go to computeraudiophiile and look for it.  I am having trouble pasting the... 
MAC Book Pro Computer vs Aurender N100h vs Aurender N10 Music Servers
@willemj, I cannot answer your bit perfect question above and am hoping the links below provide you the required info. https://www.stereophile.com/content/bit-perfect-does-it-matter-1https://www.computeraudiophile.com/ca/bits-and-bytes/Fun-With-Di... 
Usability Issues with Tidal
@wakethetown, The Ayre Codex DA is excellent and, yes, I own one.https://www.ayre.com/codex.htm