Ayre Acoustics QX-5 Twenty – The Digital Hub

[Superdad]

I'd like to know about the QX-5's Ethernet input. Did they license a module from someone? Is it just DLNA?

[Superdad]

Converse digital.

 

Thanks Chris.

 

Well the Conversdigital module is DLNA, limited to 24/192 (and AirPlay to 44.1), so no new ground broken on that front. Still, nice that they worked it in. I know Charlie really wanted to be sure that their new DACs had at least some Ethernet connectivity.

 

Hope you are enjoying Munich. Wish I could have made it there this year.

--Alex C.

[Superdad]

Adding MQA to the Ayre would almost certainly be done by software.

 

LOL. Well that won't happen unless hell freezes over. Charles Hansen hates MQA more than anything and has been rallying digital designers in the high-end to take a stance against it.

[Superdad]

2 hours ago, #Yoda# said:

In expectation of his nearby pass away, it seems as he has initiated some important advancements for his company to be prepared for the expected challenges in the high-end audio market in the next years.

 

I hope so.  I really miss Charley.  He was a special and kind, and very open individual.  I enjoyed many long chats with him on the phone.