Ayre QB-9 USB DAC


Has anyone heard this unit? Does anyone know how this unit is supposed to compare to their all in one players?
blackstonejd
As far as I know it's not out yet. CES 2009 was the first introduction. I haven't heard a specific release date.
Charles Hansen has been discussing the QB-9 at some length in the forums over at Audio Asylum. Late April release was the last word, I think. Ayre also has some technical material up on their Web site discussing the asynchronous USB implementation that's the DAC's big selling point.
I heard one today - with a mac laptop, ayre integrated, and thiel 1.6 speakers. I was amazed by the sound. Heard new new information, texture and clarity in a recording I've listened to hundreds of times.