Ayre QB-9

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Brand: Ayre

The Ayre QB-9 is a high-performance headphone amplifier and DAC (digital-to-analog converter) created by Ayre Acoustics, a renowned audio equipment manufacturer. This versatile device allows users to connect and enjoy their digitally stored music through high-quality headphones or speakers via its RCA, XLR, and single-ended outputs.The QB-9 is notable for its exceptional audio reproduction, thanks to its advanced digital circuitry and superb analogue circuit design. This state-of-the-art device employs efficient and clip-free damping techniques via its voltage-output, Class A headphone amplifier. It also features Ayre's unique dynamic-element clocking system, which delivers unprecedented jitter protection, and its groundbreaking reclocking technique, which guarantees a stable clocking signal throughout the device's entire analogue circuit block.Moreover, the QB-9 facilitates discreet and precise volume control using Ayre's patented ' '.0dB' attenuator system. This digital volume control consists of two sets of precision resistors that deliver perfect long-term matching, linearity, and repeats over thousands of cycles. The QB-9 is also capable of decoding high-resolution formats, including DSD256 and PCM up to 32 bits/768 kHz through its eight digital inputs, including two USBs, AES/EBU, and S/PDIF.In overall, the Ayre QB-9 is a top-of-the-line audio device for music lovers who demand audiophile-grade performance, superior design, and unmatched flexibility in their audio equipment. Not only does it deliver richer, more detailed, and impactful sound perception, but it also provides exceptional headphone compatibility, steadfast volume control, and advanced digital connectivity.