Replace Ayre Codex with Topping D90 DAC

Ayre is super easy to get hold of.  Very responsive bunch.  I think you should buy the Topping and do a shootout!  Where is the Topping made?

Thanks for the advice.  I've printed out the setup instructions and plan to sit in front of the Codex with them.  My other Roon endpoint is a QX-5/20 that takes Ethernet in and outputs balanced analog to the KX-5/20 preamp.

@dbphd, I agree with the above posts that the AYRE CODEX DAC is excellent sounding.

The CODEX operates in 2 modes.  One as a preamp and the other as a DAC.   Unfortunately, sometimes the setup for one operation or the other is not easy.  Please confirm your CODEX DAC is set fo DAC only operation.  When the round button is moved, you want the screen to say DAC and not preamp.   Please keep us posted.

@dbphd ,
Are you sure you are using the DAC out and not the Pre out?
That would explain the low volume. 
Whoops, @hgeifman  beat me to it.
If not, then I would pursue an Ayre QB 9. Ayre just offered an upgrade to Twenty status for $1500, so if you found a used one (like I did), you can get a sweet DAC for a lot less than buying new.
The upgraded QB 9 is a significant improvement over the Codex.
Even Ayre says so (which is why I made the move), and they rarely blow their own horns.
Bob

I love Ayre but the D90 is an insanely good DAC. The AK4499 chip is the best Chip on the market and the D90 is, so far, the best implementation. It will, however, hide absolutely nothing from you. If the recording has flaws, you’ll hear ever one of them crystal clear.