Ayre Acoustics QA-9 Analog-Digital-Converter
“…an essential tool for any vinyl lover who wants to make his or her music collection more accessible — and portable.”– Mark Mickelson, The Audio Beat
“…there was no doubt that with a 192kHz sample rate I could not distinguish between the LP and the digital rip. And believe me, I tried.” – John Atkinson, Stereophile
Equally versatile in a recording studio or home system, the Ayre QA-9 opens up the world of high resolution digital to your analog sources. Accepting analog inputs, the QA-9 offers both USB and AES/EBU digital outputs depending on your system’s configuration. Featuring an output of up to 24 bit / 192 kHz, recording with the QA-9 captures every element you love in your analog sources. Whether you are recording your favorite vinyl, preserving master tapes, or creating files from your mixing board—capture the essence of your music with the QA-9.
Features
- Up to 24 bit /192 kHz digital output.
- Variable gain circuitry for input level control.
- Optional word clock / DSD output board (Pro version)
- Separate left and right recording level meters.
- zero-feedback, fully-balanced discrete circuitry.
- Equilock circuitry for active gain devices.
Specification
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 rate) DC – 60 kHz (176.4 kHz sample rate) DC – 66 kHz (192 kHz sample rate) DC – 20 kHz (DSD64) DC – 40 kHz (DSD128) DC – 80 kHz (DSD256) |
Input Impedance | 2 MΩ balanced (1 MΩ per phase) |
Analog Input Sensitivity | 10.0 Vrms—at minimum gain 0.75 Vrms—at maximum gain |
USB Audio Output Signal | Class 2 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz at 24 bits Class 1 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz at 24 bits |
AES/EBU Output Signal | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz at 24 bits |
Word Clock Output Signal | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz |
DSD Output Signal | SDIF-2: 64x, 128x, and 256x SDIF-3: 64x and 128x |
AES/EBU XLR | 110Ω, transformer-isolated |
Word Clock / DSD BNCs | 75Ω, transformer-isolated |
Power Consumption | 25 watts |
Dimensions | 8.5″ W x 12″ D x 3″ H (21.5cm x 30.5cm x 7.5cm) |
Weight | 5 pounds (2.3 kg) |