How good is the analog audio section?
Ayre’s track record of digital products is unparalleled. From our very first disc player, the D-1 to our latest USB D/A converter that turns your personal computer into a state-of-the-art music server, the QB-9, Ayre has been at the forefront of digital video and audio technology for over a decade. The DX-5 represents the culmination of all those years of knowledge and experience. Simply put, the audio quality of the DX-5 is the best of any digital product we have made to date. In fact, it was so good that we chose not to limit its use to the playback of all your optical discs (video and audio alike). Inside is also the latest version of our USB audio receiver PCB, using the Streamlength asynchronous USB transfer mode that provides a jitter-free link to your personal computer. This board has a new high-speed processor that is capable of running up to 96/24 with all operating systems right out of the box, and up to 192/24 if the operating system supports it (or if a special device drive
