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Ayre QB-9

DSD

Owner’s Manual

USB Digital-to-Analog Converter

Summary of Contents for QB-9DSD

Page 1: ...Ayre QB 9 DSD Owner s Manual USB Digital to Analog Converter...

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Page 3: ...ts Welcome to Ayre 2 Overview and Introduction 3 Connections and Installation 4 Controls and Operation 9 Optimization and Customization 12 Numbers and Specifications 16 Statement of Warranty 17 A Plac...

Page 4: ...al relaxed quality will draw you into the music time and time again This degree of performance has been implemented using the highest levels of workmanship and materials You can be assured that the Ay...

Page 5: ...s the data from the computer at the correct time for jitter free playback of your music Apple computers can use the standard device driver while Windows PCs must install a free download available from...

Page 6: ...le ended connections are made via RCA connectors When you have a choice a balanced connection will offer slightly higher sound quality than a single ended connection USB Input The USB input uses the s...

Page 7: ...are made with commonly available two line telephone line cords using modular RJ 11 connectors These are the cords that connect the telephone set to the wall in many countries They are readily availab...

Page 8: ...ns an AC power line filter such as those offered by Ayre may provide additional sonic benefits As virtually all computers use switch mode power supplies that introduce unwanted RFI on the AC power lin...

Page 9: ...artist album et cetera commonly called tagging Downloaded files will normally already have the tags included Using a music player program to organize your music collection and play it back Optionally...

Page 10: ...ion While it is quite difficult to transfer rip SACDs to your computer for music playback there are now a few record labels that sell music file downloads in the DSD format Since most computer operati...

Page 11: ...ead the unit is controlled by your computer via the USB connection Display The display has a green Standby LED that indicates that the unit is connected to AC power When in standby mode all critical i...

Page 12: ...refer to the chapter Optimization and Customization for additional information AyreLink The AyreLink communication system provides integrated control functions for your audio system Linked components...

Page 13: ...al of the other components utilizing the AyreLink system Display Brightness There is no directly accessible brightness control for the display on the QB 9 DSD However the display may be turned off if...

Page 14: ...sition will work best for the vast majority of users Digital Filter The digital filter of the Ayre QB 9 DSD features two user selectable algorithms A selector switch is located on the rear panel One a...

Page 15: ...when the computer is turned on Instead it will enter the Operate mode when a music player software application plays a music file When the music file has ended the QB 9 DSD will remain in the Operate...

Page 16: ...ll follow the behavior described under the section Power Mode above When set to Power A the LED will light when the computer is turned on When set to Power B the LED will light only when the QB 9 DSD...

Page 17: ...le and also additional instructions to play sample rates beyond 96 kHz www ayre com usb htm The QB 9 DSD will first attempt to connect to the computer via the High Speed USB mode with Class 2 Audio If...

Page 18: ...Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Non inverting Positive Pin 3 Inverting Negative Frequency Response DC 20 kHz 44 1 kHz sample rate DC 22 kHz 48 kHz sample rate DC 40 kHz 88 2 kHz sample rate DC 44 kHz 96 kHz sample...

Page 19: ...cceptance of delivery and no registration is required Additionally you have the option at no cost to extend the warranty for a period of five years from the date of purchase by returning the completed...

Page 20: ...ocopy of your original purchase receipt Ayre will not be responsible for any shipping damage and strongly recommends the purchase of shipping insurance 3 Ayre reserves the right to inspect any product...

Page 21: ...ther Ayre shall in no event be obligated for any incidental or consequential damages as a result of any defect or any warranty claim whether express or implied 6 Ayre does not authorize any third part...

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