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Upgrade’s to X-8 Series USB and Network Circuitry!

Posted on August 17, 2024 by ayre-client

After years of development that first began with our QX-5 Twenty Digital Hub, our entire X-8 Series is now the beneficiary of our latest digital design language. Featuring further improvements to a proven recipe with our approach to Galvanic Isolation, … Continue reading →

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Stereophile Recommends the VX-8!

Posted on August 3, 2024 by ayre-client

The VX-8 has made its debut, and the results are in. Stereophile has this mighty little amp on their “Class-A” recommended components list, and was a finalist for amplification component of the year. Read what Stereophile has to say about … Continue reading →

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VX-8 Stereophile Review

Posted on August 3, 2024 by ayre-client

The VX-8 Stereo Power Amplifier made its way to expert Stereophile reviewer, Ken Micallef, and made quite the impression. “Ayre components sound the way a Concorde looks: Sleek. Silent. Distinctive. Powerful. They combine impressive spatial performance with tubelike texture and … Continue reading →

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Positive Feedback Writers’ Choice Award!

Posted on December 13, 2021 by ayre-client

Many thanks to Dr. David Robinson and Juan Ayllon for the QB-9 Twenty Award and Review. “A relative bargain, it packs a delightful delivery of everything digital served up. An outstanding value, the QB-9 Twenty can mix it up with … Continue reading →

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Ayre Acoustics EX-8 2.0 Integrated Hub D/A integrated amplifier

Posted on November 19, 2021 by ayre-client

“With its pure treble, clear and rich midrange, ample low end, and coherence, the Ayre is the finest solid state integrated I’ve had in my house.” —Ken Micallef Read the full EX-8 2.0 Review

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Ayre MP Filter White Paper

Posted on August 21, 2020 by ayre-client

Ayre is pleased to announce the results of an intensive research program into the audible performance of various digital filters (including “non-oversampling” filterless designs). Extensive listening tests have shown that our new custom DSP-based “Minimum Phase” filters provide a significant … Continue reading →

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Ayre USB DAC White Paper

Posted on August 21, 2020 by ayre-client

Computer-based audio offers us new ways to organize, purchase, and listen to music. Following is an overview of the various methods one can use to connect a computer to one’s audio system, including the advantages and disadvantages of each. Just … Continue reading →

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Australian HiFi EX-8 Review

Posted on June 18, 2020 by ayre-client

“Sound quality was clean and dynamic, and there was more than enough punch to the sound even with fairly inefficient speakers, so I can’t see you needing any more power than the Ayre EX-8 can deliver if you have an … Continue reading →

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Ayre QX-5 Review by Stereoplay (Germany)

Posted on May 21, 2020 by ayre-client

In terms of engineering and especially sonics this American-made DAC is beyond compare. Many products sound coherent, especially in this price range. But the QX-5’s spatial depth and imaging rank among the best anywhere, regardless of source. –Stefan Schickedanz, Stereoplay … Continue reading →

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QB-9 Twenty USB DAC Review

Posted on May 1, 2020 by ayre-client

The QB-9 Twenty visits Audiophile Style for a musical extravaganza!! “The QB-9 Twenty really surprised me by how great it sounds in my system. I say surprised because I’ve been listening to reference level DACs for quite a while… the … Continue reading →

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