AYRE CODEX DAC, headphone amp, pre-amp

New Ayre Codex purchased on July 3, 2017 from authorized US dealer (demo) with full warranty. Dealer's business model is changing toward traditional analog opposed to digital and I agreed to purchase this unit with no return privilege. As it turns out, I should've gone with my gut feeling that I would require additional inputs in the near future.
Rated 9/10 as this was a lightly used demo; very close examination reveals minor surface imperfections on the side panel but they are virtually not detectible unless you're looking for them in perfect lighting. They are not photographable. (I share this in the spirit of full disclosure.) I put less than 10 hours on this unit before I re-boxed it. THE UNIT WILL PERFORM AND LOOK SHOW ROOM NEW IN YOUR RACK OR SHELF.

Features:

• ESS (Sabre) ES9018K2M 32-bit DAC chip
• Supports up to 24-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD64 and DSD128
• Trickle down features from Ayre "R" series including
fully balanced circuit from input to output with zero-feedback and linear power supply
• Balanced and unbalanced headphone outputs
• XLR and RCA main pre-amp outputs
• Inputs include USB and optical

Many reviews on the Codex consistently demonstrate it to be a top player among the many DAC offerings available. While the Codex is a headphone amp, basic pre-amp and a DAC, many are being purchased strictly for its stellar DAC quality.

The current mfg retail price has recently moved up to $1995. This unit is a steal at $1450. You get a new unit with a blank Warranty Registration card.

Buyer pays actual shipping and 3% Pay Pal fee on the total amount sent..

Questions?.........email me.