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So I can expect a significant improvement if I upgrade to QB-9 USB DSD from an original 96KHz only version?
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I hate to be a mope (and I often feel like a mope when asking questions), but if all the upgrade for the QB-9 is supposed to accomplish is adding DSD capability who does this help? I have a QB-9 that's been updated (subject to this upgrade) and as far as I know DSD is only available from SACD (maybe blu ray?) and most SACD players don't allow one to output the DSD to a separate DAC. I know there are hacks to do so, but I'd guess that those who avail themselves of such hacks are limited in number. Also, the QB-9 is USB only, so for me the only source that will work to feed it is a computer (in my case a Mac Mini) or a USB stick. Neither the Mac Mini nor my Mac Air can play SACDs and output DSD. Are any mainstream personal computers capable of doing so? Are any recordings in DSD being put on USB sticks? This all comes back to my original question, what is the utility of this upgrade for most QB-0 owners? Let the guffaws commence... ; )
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If anyone gets their upgraded DX-5, please post your impressions here. Especially if you can compare to the C-5xeMP...
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Hi all,
This is my first post in this thread. I need advise on which input i should use to connect the QB9 to my ARC LS26 line stage. There are a number of inputs (tuner, phono, monitor, processor, video, aux1&2). Thank you. Richard |
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I know Hansen may have a reputation of being a straight shooter but wow
Ayre wants $1.5K for DSD'ed QB-9 - Page 13 Quote:
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If you read that thread more closely, you'll see that the upgrade won't be $1500, but closer to $500 (or $750 for chumps like me with the 24/96 version )
Charles talks a lot in that thread about why he doesn't seem to like DSD. He does seem a little brash, but I agree that at the moment I have no interest in DSD. Most likely, offering the option of DSD playback from Ayre is a business decision. Occasionally you do have to pander to the crowd I suppose. Charles used to be pretty open with the notion that 24/192 isn't worth it since there's so little material available, but the QB-9 was still upgraded to use it. Not sure if he still feels that way now mind you. Also, I think I will probably invest in this upgrade. |
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From those words, it's clearly you're not getting DSD "at the highest possible level" from this man's gear. See elsewhere for that, like the other brands mentioned (plus MSB).
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