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The Ayre QX-5 Twenty. First DAC released with the new ESS 9038 Pro

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No word there of anything being released, other than text.
 
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Not sure of the price.
 
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The last post said they thought it would not be lower than $8,000.

1 guys says $8950 from a reliable source. Here's a picture:


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Hey mike, i though this new chip was going to lead to better performance for less! :eek:

Looks like my old acorn computer.. It fits in with the rest of their range but don't inspire me tbh.

It will. I wouldn't doubt this will kill $20K DAC's from the past.
 

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The QX-5 will soon cease to be a mystery.

It's North American debut will be at Audio Consultants (I work there) in Evanston Illinois ( Chicago area ) on Saturday June 18 from 11 to 5. Alex Brinkman of Ayre will be there to demonstrate the unit and answer questions.

Alex will then bring the QX-5 the following Saturday to Music Lovers in Berkeley California.
 

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The QX-5 will soon cease to be a mystery.

It's North American debut will be at Audio Consultants (I work there) in Evanston Illinois ( Chicago area ) on Saturday June 18 from 11 to 5. Alex Brinkman of Ayre will be there to demonstrate the unit and answer questions.

Alex will then bring the QX-5 the following Saturday to Music Lovers in Berkeley California.

Hey Scott, welcome to ASR
I was an occasional customer of your Hinsdale store till I retired and moved to FL 5 years back. Good people there all.
Cheers.
Sal
 

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Bummer...

I'll be tempted to get a new DAC after a while, I suppose...
 
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