Ayon Audio Forum- all questions and suggestion

I have owned the Ayon CD1, CD2, CD5 and Triton. I love the Ayon products. I did have some issues with the Triton. However, I got concerned about Ayon rolling out "s" this and that only after a very short time. I now own the PS Audio PWD MKII and Bob Carver 180's mono-blocks and would not go back.

I still love Ayon so this is not meant to be negative. They are extremely well made and gorgeous.

My Ayon Orion II had a meltdown within 2 hours of turning on the unit. They are replacing the unit but my confidence has taken a hit. Paul says this is the first time he has had to replace an Orion II.

Anybody try the Tung Sol KT-120 in the Triton II? It seams they increased the size of the Spirit III transformers to handle the KT-120s but this is not mentioned in the Triton II or III desciption on the Ayon Audio website.

I'm contemplating upgrading my w4s to skyline II or amr dp777. I may consider to replace my mc2300 pre iwth ayon dac skyline. I wonder if anyone have compared the preamp of ayon and more particularly to mc2300. Many thanks

If the Skylla preamp is anything like the CD5S, I think it seems fairly noisy if it's
not partnered well with the power amp.

So best to audition with the power amps you want first. On others it's virtually
silent.