Ayre QB-9 USB DAC

Ayre QB-9 USB DACAyre QB-9 USB DAC
  • Ayre QB-9 USB DAC
  • Ayre QB-9 USB DAC

Perfectly proportioned, the QB-9 is destined to convert your computer into an uncompromised digital library of your favorite music. A simple USB connection engages the Asynchronous transfer mode ensuring accurately timed music with jitter levels over a hundred times lower than previous USB solutions. Ayre’s minimum phase digital filter and single-pass 16x oversampling technology release layers of musical resolution—uncovering the emotional soul of your music.

Stereophile Product of the Year 2009

Stereophile Joint Digital Source Component of the Year 2009

Stereophile Class A+ Recommended Component

Ultra Audio Select Component

Hifi+ DAC of the Year 2010

Ayre QB-9 USB DAC Features

Asynchronous transfer mode for USB input.

Minimum phase digital filter.

Single-pass 16x oversampling.

Zero-feedback, fully-balanced discrete circuitry.

Equilock circuitry for active gain devices.

Ayre Conditioner (patent pending) power-line RFI filter.

AyreLink communication system.

24/192 Input Capability.

Ayre QB-9 USB DAC Specifications

Power Consumption: 20 Watts

Frequency Response: DC-88 kHz

Sound to Noise: 110 dB (unweighted)

Dimensions: HxWxD 3" x 8.5" x 11 1/2", 5 lbs