ayon integrateds--USB input... for what?

Thanks Guys....I did end up talking with Paul at USA Tube (You are correct, easy guy to talk with)... Turns out it is an onboard DAC but only on that one model....for some reason I got it in my head that it was multiple Ayons that had it. Be curious to know how the dac sounds...but unfortunately not on the upper power models (I have Maggies).

A friend of mine just got an Ayon CD player and is more than pleased...(and he's had some great equipment). I have a feeling that's some really good equipment, in spite of the gushing reviews ; )

Thanks all.

MI8764ag...thanks for getting back to us. I believe most of the Ayon CD players also have digital inputs so you can also use a music server or PC as a source as well as obviously play your CDs directly. From owner testimonials on Agon and other forums as well as official reviews they seem to be excellent. As for their amps they are also very well received. Good luck.

I have an Ayon CD 5s on order, they upgraded on this model to an excellent asynchronous USB port. The unit does have a built in DAC as well as a built in quality preamplifier, so you could potentialy shrink three items (transport, DAC and pre)into one. Both the DAC and preamp are given good ratings by Absolute Sound this months issue and by Drago Review. More importantly I have been in touch with many knowledgeable owners who praise the unit highly.
The USB is designed as well as other digital inputs to service any computer audio need you have - plus it has true analogue inputs for your turntable. I am not associated with the company in anyway.
Hope this helps

Thanks Guys... an Update...my friend got his Ayon CD player...I listened to it....WOW! Hands down the best cd player I've ever heard...and obviously the DAC circuitry is top notch...smooth but not softened analog sound.

Gammajo...that's good food for though...even though I'm past needing the transport part...getting the pre and a (high quality) dac function in one box...may be a interesting/relatively affordable way to go...would then only need a quality amp.

MI8, do you know what model of Ayon you friend has?