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the professor
January 29, 2014, 03:10 PM
Computer Audiophile - Ayre Acoustics QB-9 DSD DAC Review (http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/565-ayre-acoustics-qb-9-dsd-dac-review/)

The cliff notes version - he likes it a lot.
MDP
January 29, 2014, 03:23 PM
Thanks Jock !!
veindoc
February 8, 2014, 12:14 PM
Computer Audiophile - Ayre Acoustics QB-9 DSD DAC Review (http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/565-ayre-acoustics-qb-9-dsd-dac-review/)

The cliff notes version - he likes it a lot.

Have it for 4 months and do love it.
Nick
jax4736
February 9, 2014, 09:11 PM
Mine is on the way. Hopefully, will have it in a week or two. Been using the C-5xeMP for the past four years.


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BruceLet
February 10, 2014, 09:42 AM
I have a QB9 DSD in my system. It replaced a Berkeley DAC 2 w/ USB. I loved the Berkeley, and the Ayre is just as good. Black background with great detail and imaging. I am just starting to play DSD files with Audirvana and am very happy with it's performance.
joeinid
February 10, 2014, 11:17 AM
Ayre makes superb gear. Glad you guys are happy.
BobM
February 10, 2014, 04:43 PM
Mine is on the way. Hopefully, will have it in a week or two. Been using the C-5xeMP for the past four years.



I have a CX7e-MP. Am wondering about the improvements/differences over the older models (thinking of going computer based in the future). Please let us know what you hear different over your "5"?
cmalak
February 25, 2014, 08:33 PM
Here's Michael Lavorgna's review of the QB-9 DSD from Audiostream.com: http://www.audiostream.com/content/ayre-qb-9-dsd-dac
veindoc
February 25, 2014, 10:45 PM
It always nice to hear others like what you already own. It's price point is also so enticing. I encourage others to demo it.
Nick
slowgeezr
March 7, 2014, 10:11 PM
I've been on the waiting list for months to get my QB-9 upgraded. Now my dealer says it will be April or May before I can send it in.
jax4736
March 9, 2014, 12:27 AM
My QB9-DSD is sounding better each day, burning it in. Really nice soundstage. I'll do some A/B testing with my C-5xeMP this week. I also have a pair of Wilson Sasha II's due in about a week, so things may get interesting...


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Mike
January 16, 2015, 09:56 AM
There is a great review of the Ayre QB9-DSD DAC in this months HiFi News. They give it very high marks.

A friend of mine has the Ayre QB9-DSD and loves it.
veindoc
January 18, 2015, 11:57 AM
I agree-it was a lovely addition to my system. I recently ordered an ext. power supply for my Caps3. Curious how it will impact my system. I am intrigued by the new Sotm-1000SQ as a possible upgrade. I can rip cds, , play 32/384 and can get up to 8TB storage or use a NAS and still allow me to use my own DAC.SOtM sMS-1000 SQ Music Server/Player/DAC | Stereophile.com (http://www.stereophile.com/content/sotm-sms-1000-sq-music-serverplayerdac)

Nick
CDLehner
June 1, 2015, 01:55 PM
I'm going to give this DAC a swirl :)
Solecky
June 2, 2015, 09:41 PM
How do u like the SoTM unit? Thinking of getting one
CDLehner
June 2, 2015, 09:58 PM
How do u like the SoTM unit? Thinking of getting one

I love it! I've not had much luck, with DACs as pre-amp. Not so much "bad luck"; I've just always preferred the sound, offered by an active unit.

But this drives my mAMPS really nicely, in that second system. That being said; I've been thinking lately, I might need to switch-up my configuration...because I want to run a 3-channel video set-up in that room as well.

I'd almost like, to just keep it around...lol. TON of engineering; battery power done right too!