Posts by Charles Hansen

Hello Ingo, Yes, it appears that they used the wrong photo. Both the DX-5 and the QB-9 will be receiving upgrades soon. The only facelift is the addition of the "DSD" logo below the Ayre Logo. On the DX-5 we made improvements to both...

Hello - The information for the Opticis optical cables is very confusing. There are three models listed at their website (http://www.opticis.com/english/02_product/product02.htm), plus a new one at the US distributors website...

Quote:Originally Posted by rmika If the graphic source can provide 500mA of +5V to pin 18, this AC/DC adapter is not required. Does the DX-5, or Oppo 83, provide the power out as discussed above? or is a separate power source...

Hello, I haven't played around with optical cables since the days of DVD and DVi. Back then the only choice was the Opticis, although it was also marketed under a different brand name. It was clearly superior to any DVI cable I had...

Quote: Originally Posted by rmika Thanks Charles for the clarification on the AES/EBU digital out. This is the same setup I have been running with the D-1 with great success for years. The AVP is a great sounding SSP and does...

Quote: Originally Posted by GGA Do you think the connection to a (wired) LAN affects the audio or video? Hello, Good question. I don't think so, but I have never done an actual experiment (as I have done with Wi-Fi). There are...

Quote: Originally Posted by rmika Your well written manual answered my original question; the AES/EBU digital connector will output compressed DD/DTS audio to my Proceed AVP (SSP), which lacks an HDMI input. The manual also states:...

Quote: Originally Posted by rmika My audio priority is 2ch (ARC Ref 40, Ref phono2, 210's etc.) but I do enjoy a multi channel set up with my family for movies using the Processor bypass feature on the line stage. I send the L-R front...

Quote: Originally Posted by Talk2Me Thanks Charles, much appreciated. I wonder though, exactly which mods improve the video the most, as I use a Wadia S7i as a DAC. (Sorry ) The mods we make to the video include replacing the master...

Quote: Originally Posted by Talk2Me Well, I built a DIY Ayre DX5.. I bought a Oppo 93 and upgraded the switch mode power supply and the tiny power connector to a beefy linear power supply and 3 pin power connector (like the DX5) made...