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Ayre QB9 or Schiit Gungir Multibit
+1 Ayre Codex DAC.  I own the Codex and like it very much.  Unfortunately, it only has USB and optical inputs but it is a wonderful sounding DAC for its price $1,995).   Please see this link:https://www.ayre.com/codex.htm 
Error on Ayre QB 9 (DSD)
Ayre does not respond to my email either.  You need to call them or take the unit to your retailer and let them handle it.  
Questions : Selling here for the first time
Please see my suggestions on the Audiogon link below:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/suggestions-to-help-you-sell-your-equipment-on-audiogon?highl... 
Error on Ayre QB 9 (DSD)
Ayre advises on their web site the best way to get help is to call.  If no answer, leave a message and call again the next day.  Please tell them your Ayre QB-9 DAC is not working (dead) and you want to return it for repairs.  Or, if you purchased... 
Error on Ayre QB 9 (DSD)
Please call Ayre Customer support.  Their phone numbers are on their web page below:https://www.ayre.com/support.htmMy Ayre QB-9 DSD DAC (I no longer own it) stopped working and was returned to Ayre for repairs. Based on your description above, yo... 
RE: Suggestions for Tidal Streaming problems caused by Internet Connection Problems
Please see the response I received from Tidal below regarding the problem:“Thanks for reaching out. Please have your friend contact support@tidal.com for further assistance. Best Regards,Kevin - Technical Support SpecialistTIDAL Member Support”Ple... 
RE: Suggestions for Tidal Streaming problems caused by Internet Connection Problems
This is vey confusing.   I have no problem streaming Tidal using with my Aurender N10 Server and, shadorne, also has no problems using his MAC Mini.  However, JOND is using a Auralic Aries Mini and has Tidal buffering issues.   Willgoft also repor... 
RE: Suggestions for Tidal Streaming problems caused by Internet Connection Problems
@jond I emailed Tidal Support and requested they fix the Tidal Streaming buffering issues you are having.  My request (#395343) has been received and is being reviewed by their support team.   I figure that the more people complain, the sooner the... 
RE: Suggestions for Tidal Streaming problems caused by Internet Connection Problems
@jond I am streaming Tidal using an Aurender N10 and have no buffering problems.  Please send me what source you are using and a brief description of the problem and I will email Tidal to see if we can get an estimated time for repair.   
RE: Suggestions for Tidal Streaming problems caused by Internet Connection Problems
@ghosthouse @jond As I stated above, my Tidal signal was sometimes dropping and my ISP Technician said this was caused because the cable signal was slightly out of its required range.  This signal variance causes signal dropouts and I suggest you ... 
RE: Suggestions for Tidal Streaming problems caused by Internet Connection Problems
I had similar signal dropouts and discovered it was my Linksys router.  Under some conditions, it would drop the signal.  Linksys said they were working on the problem.  I purchased the Apple Extreme router and the signal dropouts went away.  Plea... 
Schiit Yggdrasil -- 21 bit?
Sorry, my error, Correction:  Robert Harley, editor in chief of the Absolute Sound magazine. He also wrote The Complete Guide to High-End Audio. https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-High-End-Audio/dp/0978649362 
Schiit Yggdrasil -- 21 bit?
Robert Harley is a writer from Stereophile.  
Anyone using a Mytek Brooklyn or Manhattan (I or II) DAC as a preamplifier?
Do the Mytek DAC’s that support ROON require connectivity to a PC or a MAC computer? What devices, if any, are available that support streaming using ROON and do not need computer access?  
Ayre KX-R or PS Audio BHK Pre
+1 for Ayre.   I highly recommend the Ayre KX-R or any of the other products in the Ayre line.