Article: Review | Ayre Acoustics QB-9 Twenty

[Ryan Berry]

5 minutes ago, CG said:

 

There's actually a number of potential upsides to unbalanced operation.  You just need to find other ways to mitigate the real problems balanced operation tends to help with.

 

But, balanced works pretty well, too...

 

BTW, I'm VERY disappointed that the mounting screw for the power supply wasn't changed.  I feel taken advantage of.

 

If it helps, I can go in and replace every lock washer with a brand new, shiny, also non-magnetic lock washer of your choosing.  Just send in your material of choice with the unit and I'll oversee it personally.

[Ryan Berry]

Hey Chris,

Thank you for the wonderful review and I'm very happy you enjoyed the product.  The QB-9 upgrade really embodies everything we've learned at Ayre over 26 years and is my personal favorite upgrade to date.  We look forward to the next project soon and will be in touch.

 

Cheers,

 

Ryan Berry

Ayre Acoustics, Inc.

[Ryan Berry]

On 4/4/2020 at 4:02 PM, shum3s said:

Do we know how long will this upgraded be available? I ask because I have the DSD version, but not currently able to do the current upgrade.  

 

The Twenty upgrade is a relatively new release for us, so I expect it will be available for quite a long time.  Nothing involved in the circuit has a limited availability, so I don't foresee a real end date on the upgrade at this time.  I hope that helps.

[Ryan Berry]

10 hours ago, JoshM said:

I’d be curious to know if someone in the US could buy a 220v version and send it in for the upgrade as 120v? Seems like there are lots more QB-9s on the European used market. 

 

It could be possible, Josh, but we'd have to get some transformers in to do the conversion.  The company we work with is shut down until April 20, but give us a call after that and I should have some numbers by then on what it would take to change over.  

[Ryan Berry]

23 minutes ago, MhtLion said:

Kudos to Ayre for supporting a discontinued product. That being said, it will be great if Ayre decide to relaunch QB-9 with Twenty upgrade. Love to buy it brand new!

No promises, but stay tuned...