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Ayre Codex or Bryston

Hey all,

My system has gone through many changes lately, mostly in the effort to simplify the setup.
This is a nearfield setup on a desk.

I replaced my PMC speakers and W4S amp with Genelec monitors (not as good, but they do the job), and also listen with HD700's.

My source is PC -> Bryston BDA-2 -> Bryston BHA-1.

The BDA-2 to BHA-1 is XLR, as well as outputs to the monitors.

I was thinking of selling the 2 Bryston boxes and replacing with the compact Ayre Codex, which has all the features I need: DAC, Pre-amp, Headphone amp. Another option is the Mytek Brooklyn.

Thoughts ?
itsikhefez
itsikhefez OP
50 posts
 
Thanks @limniscate. Do you know how it is compared to the Bryston combo I already have?

For USB, I'm using "just" a iFi iUSB + iPurifier.. your suggestions look more higher end
limniscate
233 posts
 
The DAC is less important in my opinion than the source. It sounds like you want the Codex for functionality.

If you want a cheaper option, get the SOtM sMS-200. It's about $450 new.
itsikhefez OP
50 posts
 
The DAC is less important in my opinion than the source. It sounds like you want the Codex for functionality.
True, but I am still interested to know the comparison.
I have the same functionality with the Bryston, but if I get comparable results, with less boxes (and money left over from selling), then its worth it
limniscate
233 posts
 
I briefly had a Bryston BDA-2 but didn't compare it to the Codex. I remember I couldn't tell an appreciable difference between it and whatever DAC (probably a Schiit Bifrost Multibit or first generation ODAC) I was using at the time though.
hgeifman
1,193 posts
 

+1 Ayre Codex DAC:  The sound quality of my Codex DAC is excellent and I suggest you give it listen. I currently use my Codex DAC as a DAC and its sound quality is excellent.  I also experimented using the Codex DAC as a pre-amp with great results.

I suggest you audition the Ayre Codex DAC.    


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