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    Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Hi,

    Just ordered a new toy for my weekend home for the holidays: Ayre Codex. Any other owners out there?

    I actually just needed another DAC, but as I cannot use USB in my setup, I could not go for the QB-9.

    According to Ayre the Codex is anyhow at a whisker's distance with the QB-9, which has been again very favorably reviewed after the DSD upgrade. And having a headphone amp is never wrong, if the family starts getting sick of Alice Cooper during the holiday cheer.

    The preamp otion also sounds exciting, as it features all the jolly good diamond architecture used in the Twenty series.

    Please share your experiences.
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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Am demoing one at home. Comparing it to my Hugo which is in essence the same functionality (world class dac, headphone amp, and preamp). The Codex is amazing for its price point - actually stupid good for $$. Not as convenient a footprint as the Hugo (Codex is small but I wouldn't deem it a portable given size and fact it must be plugged in). Regarding sound, it is not as resolute (esp headphone performance) as the Hugo but it strikes me as maybe more musical (flow and ease). The DAC performance alone is well worth the cost. I believe Ayre has outdone itself with this product proving they know how to build a dac and have priced it ridiculously low given its performance. I wasn't able to try the dual 3mm input "dual mono" headphone jack but have read that takes headphone listening to another level.

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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dpod4 View Post
    Am demoing one at home. Comparing it to my Hugo which is in essence the same functionality (world class dac, headphone amp, and preamp). The Codex is amazing for its price point - actually stupid good for $$. Not as convenient a footprint as the Hugo (Codex is small but I wouldn't deem it a portable given size and fact it must be plugged in). Regarding sound, it is not as resolute (esp headphone performance) as the Hugo but it strikes me as maybe more musical (flow and ease). The DAC performance alone is well worth the cost. I believe Ayre has outdone itself with this product proving they know how to build a dac and have priced it ridiculously low given its performance. I wasn't able to try the dual 3mm input "dual mono" headphone jack but have read that takes headphone listening to another level.
    That is interesting to hear. I bought it mainly as a DAC to replace another component and to have the flexibility to exchange my integrated for a power amp, should I so choose. As the DAC portion is derived from the QB-9 it should be pretty good.

    I already do have the KX-5/20 and VX-5/20, so I thought there is little that can be done wrong with Ayre.

    While deciding I was also looking at the Moon Neo 280D, which has similar functionalities, but decided to go with the Ayre as the Simaudio was described as a bit lifeless in some reviews.


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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    That is interesting to hear. I bought it mainly as a DAC to replace another component and to have the flexibility to exchange my integrated for a power amp, should I so choose. As the DAC portion is derived from the QB-9 it should be pretty good.

    I already do have the KX-5/20 and VX-5/20, so I thought there is little that can be done wrong with Ayre.

    While deciding I was also looking at the Moon Neo 280D, which has similar functionalities, but decided to go with the Ayre as the Simaudio was described as a bit lifeless in some reviews.


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    I am not at all sure that the QB-9 DSD is as good as the Codex (!)...
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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Smith View Post
    I am not at all sure that the QB-9 DSD is as good as the Codex (!)...
    That's what I want to hear .


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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Smith View Post
    I am not at all sure that the QB-9 DSD is as good as the Codex (!)...

    Funny you mentioned that , a local dealer said the same thing (sounded better that QB-9DSD) great DAC for the money

    even the Ayre Rep quietly agreed

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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    That's what I want to hear .


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    Different systems - but I heard QB and I believe the codex is less dry and more musical. As if Ayre collaborated with Naim or Rega.

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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Quote Originally Posted by PureVinyl View Post
    Funny you mentioned that , a local dealer said the same thing (sounded better that QB-9DSD) great DAC for the money

    even the Ayre Rep quietly agreed
    That is indeed very interesting. But I will know later on today, as I will receive my Codex in a couple of hours.


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    Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dpod4 View Post
    Different systems - but I heard QB and I believe the codex is less dry and more musical. As if Ayre collaborated with Naim or Rega.
    The Codex has a different DAC chip than the QB-9, even though both are Sabre. I like the Sabre chips, but they are a tad difficult to implement for not to sound harsh. But there are a number of manufacturers who do that very well.

    I also had the Naim V-1 at some point, but that one was a huge disappointment. The DAC portion rolled off the highs and the HP amp section did not have enough juice to drive Senn 800s.

    But my current HP set will be a good benchmark to test the Codex: Auralic Gemini 2000 with a separate power supply and a couple of other mods. I will report.


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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Having heard the Codex at Mike's house when Jim Smith was there, I don'y know why you would spend more !!

    It's a fantastic sounding DAC. Very natural sounding.
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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Don't dismiss the QB9 DSD. I've owned it a couple of times and it beat out a number of much more expensive DACs in my system. It is anything but thin sounding. It took the Lampizator B7 to get me to move on.

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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Quote Originally Posted by BruceLet View Post
    Don't dismiss the QB9 DSD. I've owned it a couple of times and it beat out a number of much more expensive DACs in my system. It is anything but thin sounding. It took the Lampizator B7 to get me to move on.
    That's quiet a big jump in price between the to and that says a lot for the Ayre product and its performance.
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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    The codex is on my radar for all the reasons stated above (its a gift at its current retail price) and it has a great built in amp for cans. its going between my main system and laptop. if its better than the Bidat on redbook then it will be my primary DAC.

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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    The CODEX was great in my system. But the DAC I have my eye on, in the same price ballpark, is:

    https://mytekdigital.com/preorder/



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    Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Yes, the Myteks are definitely interesting as well, the earlier version made quite some waves. If my main focus in the week-end home would be DSD, I would have considered that one as well. But as I am playing off a Naim UnitiServe that is not an option, so the Codex seemed a quite nice fit. In my main system I do have the Meitner MA-1, which definitely is a DSD DAC (plays however Red Book nicely as well).


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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Received the Codex last week and have been running it now for a couple days. I must say I'm quite impressed with the small box, puts new life into my week-end home gear.

    Ayre amps have to run in for 300 hours, so not much on the that side yet (don't have a suitable 2 x 3,5 mm balanced cable either), but the DAC has detailed but smooth highs, nice mid-bass and a well defined bottom end. A lots of fun to listen to.


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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    A review for the Ayre Codex from today:

    http://www.audiostream.com/content/a...I6x6x0SHRHU.97

    The review is pretty much in line with my own observations. The Codex is, as a matter of fact, so good that I am planning to take it along to visit my main set to compare it with the Meitner MA-1.


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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Great

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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    A review for the Ayre Codex from today:

    http://www.audiostream.com/content/a...I6x6x0SHRHU.97

    The review is pretty much in line with my own observations. The Codex is, as a matter of fact, so good that I am planning to take it along to visit my main set to compare it with the Meitner MA-1.


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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    I find that good advice for any DAC and most preamps.
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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Smith View Post
    Just be sure it has been on and playing non-stop for 8 hours if possible.
    Yes, absolutely. And before really testing the amp section it is good to keep in mind that Ayres typically require 300 hours of burn-in.


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    Quote Originally Posted by the professor View Post
    I find that good advice for any DAC and most preamps.
    Agreed - with the Ayre Dacs (as with others) - IMO - you need to reach some sort of thermal equilibrium for the digital circuitry. It isn't just the analog circuitry needing to warm up. And sitting without processing a signal will not yield a warm-up as thoroughly.

    When I voice a system, I leave the DAC in place at the client's place the night before we start the voicing. I send the DAC a repeating signal - either a music playlist or - most often - a recording of the sound of the surf - but either way, on repeat until we are ready to begin voicing the next am.

    Found this works consistently. This is my experience with every DAC I have ever used, especially so with the Ayre DACs and the Schiit Iggy.
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    Was just about to start this topic. So...what's the latest consensus?

    I love my QB-9 DSD; but getting better, is better. Like Mike...I'd buy a Brooklyn in a heartbeat; but I have no need, and hate the idea, of paying for a Phono section.

    I'm not a DAC-as-pre guy...until I find one, that'll top a good, tube unit; and the headphone features, do me no good in the Main room...as I have a can set-up in a different room.

    You know me; I'm ready to try the DAC du-jour; but I just don't see anything exciting...that I have reason to suspect, will sound any better than the QB-9 DSD (at a reasonable price; and I'm not a tube-in-my-DAC guy...so Lampis are out, lol)
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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    A lots of Ayre customers say they prefer the Codex to the QB-9. Also, Ayre is rumored to bring out a 5 series DAC which is even better.


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    I still prefer my Codex to my QB-9 DSD.

    I prefer my Schiit Iggy to either, but I have no serious interest in DVD, which the Iggy cannot do anyway.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    A lots of Ayre customers say they prefer the Codex to the QB-9. Also, Ayre is rumored to bring out a 5 series DAC which is even better.


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    I owned the Ayre QB-9 for a couple years and I've extensively auditioned the Ayre Codex. IMO, the Codex sounds significantly more musical than the QB-9. The Codex punches way above its price and sounds wonderful in the most expensive systems. I heard the Codex in a $100K system and it was in no way a weak link.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CDLehner View Post
    Ooh; 5-series DAC!
    But at what cost and will it sound that much better
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    OK, so...anyone had their hands on a Brooklyn yet??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alpinist View Post
    I owned the Ayre QB-9 for a couple years and I've extensively auditioned the Ayre Codex. IMO, the Codex sounds significantly more musical than the QB-9. The Codex punches way above its price and sounds wonderful in the most expensive systems. I heard the Codex in a $100K system and it was in no way a weak link.

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    Ken, very interesting comment from someone with your hi end experience, I have to second you on that.

    I actually bought it for my summerhouse system, but was so intrigued by the sound I will take it home to put it against the Meitner MA-1 - just for the fun of it. Overall it would be a test similar to what you referred to.

    Michael from Ayre actually recommended me to do that, thinking it would not fare too shabby in a good environment. Will be interesting to see.

    Whatever the case, I again agree that it punches above its weight.

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    My Codex sounds great! I've compared it with the QB-9 DSD in a store and liked the Codex more.
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    The real brilliance of the Ayre Codex is the performance you get at its price point. It is a tremendous value. How much improvement will be provided by the 5-Series DAC over the Codex for all those extra dollars?

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    Re: Any Ayre Codex users out there?

    Has anyone compared the Ayre Codex to the Gustard X20 DAC?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alpinist View Post
    The real brilliance of the Ayre Codex is the performance you get at its price point. It is a tremendous value. How much improvement will be provided by the 5-Series DAC over the Codex for all those extra dollars?

    Ken
    A very valid question: I think there is only so much you can get out of an off-the-shelve DAC chip, such as the various Sabres used in the Ayre products. So while I think Ayre does a tremendous job here, I also belive the guys with the capability to program their own FPGAs, such as Meitner, Playback Designs, MSB etc., might have a leg up in the top range.

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    That Codex sounds great with Ayre gear. From a local dealer.

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    OK...I'm intrigued. I've put out, a WTB. Anyone have a friendly dealer?
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    No one has an Ayre dealer??
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    Quote Originally Posted by CDLehner View Post
    No one has an Ayre dealer??
    yep In Jacksonville Fl, House of Stereo
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    Joe must have one as well, as he just got an KX-5/20 and VX-5/20.

    Sorry, I live across the pond so my dealers are not of much use for you. You get much better pricing in the US anyway.


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    Ayre dealers will NOT sell out of territory. Ayre is VERY strict.
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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Ayre dealers will NOT sell out of territory. Ayre is VERY strict.
    Thanks Joe.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CDLehner View Post
    Thanks Joe.
    I'd share the love if I could. My Ayre gear is amazing.
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    Thanks Joe.
    Sorry, my bad. I thought it would be the same territory.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Sorry, my bad. I thought it would be the same territory.
    From one fellow Ayre lover to another, Ayre is one brand that keeps a tight grip on their gear.
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    I'm planning to buy the Ayre Codex, can someone please confirm its a fully balanced design, can I drive my monoblocks (xlr) directly via the preamp of the codex? Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Narcissus View Post
    I'm planning to buy the Ayre Codex, can someone please confirm its a fully balanced design, can I drive my monoblocks (xlr) directly via the preamp of the codex? Thanks
    Yes, it has a volume control and XLR connectors.


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    Yes, it has a volume control and XLR connectors.


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