Brand: Ayre
The Ayre AX-7 is a high-end digital-to-analog converter (DAC) from the American audio company Ayre Acoustics. It is part of Ayre's flagship range of audio components and is known for its exceptional digital-to-analog conversion capabilities, low-level noise floor, and musicality. The AX-7 uses Ayre's patented Vox Diamondâ„¢ and RIAA implementation technology, which is claimed to yield superior sonic performance compared to conventional digital-to-analog conversion techniques. Additionally, the AX-7 features ADCL3 24-bit poor man's master clocks, JITTER elimination technology, and Ayre's Wide Bandwidth, Ultra Low Noise, and Regulated Power Supply (PLL) designs to deliver precise, detailed, and dynamic audio playback from digital sources. The AX-7 is priced at $10,500 USD.