Ayre Accoustics QA-9 Pro
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Model name
QA-9 Pro
Conversion type
N/A
Engine
N/A
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to 24 bit / 192 kHz and DSD256
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
80 000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
2 000 000
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)
215 x 305 x 75
Weight (kg)
2.3
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.
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