User Manual

Connections and

Installation

The Ayre QB-9

DSD

is easy to connect and use. The

following guidelines will ensure that the installation

goes smoothly.

Analog Outputs

The Ayre QB-9

DSD

offers both balanced and

single-ended outputs. Balanced connections are

made via XLR connectors, while single-ended

connections are made via RCA connectors.

When you have a choice, a balanced connection

will offer slightly higher sound quality than a

single-ended connection.

USB Input

The USB input uses the squarish “B” type connector

designed for computer peripheral devices. The

rectangular “A” type connector at the other end of

the cable plugs directly into the computer. The

maximum recommended cable length is 10 feet (3

meters). It is not recommended to use extenders or

hubs with the QB-9

DSD