Ayre Accoustics Codex
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Model name
Codex
Conversion type
N/A
Engine
N/A
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to 24 bit / 192 kHz and DSD128
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
4
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
2
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
55 x 230 x 137
Weight (kg)
1.4
Official link
For the release of the new flagship DAC, Ayre entered into a partnership agreement with ESS Technologies and used the company's new ES9038PRO chip in the QX-5. This chip, created by ESS, sets new quality standards in terms of linearity of performance and dynamic range width. Combined with Ayre's proprietary digital filter with minimal phase shift, built on a low-noise FPGA, this has achieved a phenomenal level of sound detail and transparency. All the emotionality and energy of music is now available to listeners, regardless of the recording format.
The Ayre QA-9 Pro is an analog-to-digital converter from Ayre Acoustics. The model has a digital output with a resolution of up to 24 bit/192 kHz and Word Clock and DSD outputs.