News, Events & Awards
A new firmware ( v8.0.9.15 ) for the S-3, S-5 and NW-T is available as download.This firmware version is also prepared for the coming updated Ayon APP for iPad, iPhone and iPod. NOTE: Do not interrupt the power supply, internet connection or switching the input selector while the update download…
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AYON CD-1s + ACCUPHASE E-250 WOJCIECH PACUŁA Translation: Krzysztof Kalinkowsk In general, testing devices is putting the tested device, cable, loudspeaker, in our reference system. This is a classic situation known from science, and means testing by comparison. Assuming that the reference devices are at least one class better…
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Ayon Audio CD-5s The Absolute Sound Editors Choice Award 2011 This is a new-category product that combines a linestage, a transport, and a multiple-input, high-res DAC in a beautiful case. The sound is the most “analog-like” digital you may ever hear. Its 192kHz/24-bit, upsampling-switchable DAC reproduces instruments with extraordinary realism…
READ MORE The Absolute Sound (USA) – The 2011 Editors’ Choice Award AYON Polaris III Preamplifier This full-function preamplifier’s highlights include outstanding three-dimensional imaging and endless layering coupled with no fatiguing, reference-quality transient delivery. Instruments seem to “pop up” from nowhere. The phonostage dazzles with liquidity and detail, plus it offers the…
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Stereo, review by Michael Lang, October 2011, Germany Spirit III – Testzitat“Federnd, elastisch, swingend sind die hervorstechendsten Attribute bei der Klangbeschreibung. Bezüglich seiner raumdarstellerischen Fähigkeiten erwies sich der Ayon als Ausnahmekünstler: Ein sehr schön nach vorne heraus aufgebautes Klangpanorama bei gleichzeitig schöner Staffelung in Breite, Tiefe und Höhe. Von Hörnern…
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Stereoplay, review by Johannes Maier, August 2011, Germany Triton II – Testzitat„Prächtiger, super schwer und höchst ambitioniert aufgebauter Röhrenvollverstärker, der in vielerlei Hinsicht „State of the Art“ darstellt. Der Klang ist für Röhren ungewohnt satt (vor allem in „Pentode“), lebendig-mitreißend und herrlich offen, sonnig“. Triton II – (translation)“Gorgeous, super-heavy…
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CD Player Ayon Audio CD-5s Manufacturer: Ayon Audio Kraj pochodzenia: Austria www.usatubeaudio.com Polish language www.ayonaudio.com Text: Wojciech Pacuła Photographs: Wojciech Pacuła | Eter Audio/Piksel Studio Translation: Krzysztof Kalinkowski CD-5s, here tested in the Special version, appeared for the first time in 2009 as CD-5. This was the top CD player from Ayon and…
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May 19th-22th, Location: M.O.C.Lillienthalallee 40D-80939 Munich We exhibit: Hall 4, Booth H09 ( Audium )
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T.H.E Show 2011 – Ayon Audio “Best Sound” STEREOMOJO SPECIAL DUAL REPORT (CES 2011 & T.H.E. Show 2011) by James Darby – Publisher THE REPORTS As always, please note that, despite what other publications may say, it is nigh impossible to do critical and accurate sound evaluations at shows like…
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ayon CD-5s CD Player – How Sweet It Is! as reviewed by Marshall Nack This review took a slightly different path and as such, it took a while for me to gather my bearings. The AYON CD-5s CD player had arrived with 150 hours on it, to which I added…
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By Ronald Kraft (State of the Art) – May/June 2011, Germany Click link below to read article: https://www.usatubeaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Ayon-Spheris_ImageHifi-2007.pdf
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The Absolute Sound (USA) – “The Editors’ Choice Awards” This full-function preamplifier’s highlights include outstanding three-dimensional imaging and endless layering coupled with no fatiguing, reference-quality transient delivery. Instruments seem to “pop up” from nowhere. Reviewed by PB The Polaris III is one of the finest tube preamplifier made, regardless of…
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Reviewer: Wojciech Pacuła Ayon Polaris III Preamplifier Brief summary: Ayon is at the very top, in the company of several other sophisticated devices. His sound is incredibly vivid and engaging, making parting with it is painful for me. At least I know that I have a better preamp than now, because…
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By: Wojciech Pacula 1 stycznia 2019 No 177 FIFTH YEARS OF “HIGH FIDELITY” AND WHAT DOES IT RESULT On May 1 this year, “High Fidelity” will hit fifteen years. Nothing, but something. At that time, the world has changed beyond recognition, technology has also…
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Positive Feedback ISSUE 51september/october 2010 CD-07 CD Player as reviewed by Gary Lea This is the third installment of a review for Charlie Harrison’s Ayon USA. The first installment was the fabulous Triton tube integrated amp. The second part was the Legacy subwoofer and this now completes the triumvirate! The…
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