Ayon Audio S-10 II Network Player

AYON AUDIO S-10 II Network Player / Streamer / Tube Preamp

After three very successful years we have technically redesigned the S-10 to a great extent by refining and expanding the modular concept design. Based on this modular platform the new S-10 II can be configurated individually in different versions, depending upon the request and the requirements. The S-10 II includes a Music network player, computer playback, USB drive playback, analogue preamp with a quadrable analogue volume control system, a new dual mono Digital to Analog converter, an updated PCM – DSD converter converting all PCM-signals to DSD. Additionally, a separate autarkic server unit with variable harddisk capacity can be installed. Furthermore, we have implemented a completely new streamer platform that can be equipped with a second autarkic streamer module for the server option. Of course, for Ayon the best possible reproduction has top priority. It’s spacious 3D sound illustration combined with an enormous agility, timbre and powerful reproduction are only a few trademarks unified in this exceptional device. This tube-based network player offers the outstanding performance you would expect from an ayon product, setting a new sound performance standard in its price range. Existing S-10 devices can be upgraded to the new S-10 MkII version.

Manufacturer’s website AYON Audio

Please fin reviews below:

http://www.ayonaudio.com/products/digital/network-player/s-3.html

 

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AYON S10 II Network Player / DAC / Streamer review by ” HiFi Advice ” Magazine, December 2019

 

https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/digital-reviews/spdif-dac-reviews/ayon-s-10-ii-part1/


Ayon Audio S-10 II Specifications

F e a t u r e s & D e s i g n

Full-featured Network Music Player with DAC

Class-A triode vacuum-tube output stage for single-ended & balanced operatioSignal Path

We believe that the simplest circuits work best together with the shortest signal path. That is why our
pre-amplifiers to date have used single-ended pure class-A circuitry. The shorter the signal path is, the
less possibility of sonic degradation from various sources, including the wire itself. Even on the circuit
boards, the copper traces are kept to a very minimum length. The completely redesigned circuit board
provides a more straightforward and direct approach to the signal paths.
Network Player
Functionality
• User interface on QVGA 5” TFT display
• Tidal – online streaming
• HiResAudio – online streaming
• Qobuz – online streaming
• Airable Services
• UPnP/DLNA
• AYON Controller app for iOS & Android
° DSD (DIFF, DSF)
° WAV
° FLAC
° AIFF
● Dual-Band WIFI connection
● 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Eternet
● Digital input – S/PDIF (RCA), Toslink and USB “B” for computer playback
● 2 x USB “A” inputs – for external disk
● Digital output / Streamer – S/PDIF (RCA)
● Analog line inputs: 2 pair RCA (optional)
● Quadruple electrical -analogue volume control for preamp (optional)
● PCM → DSD converter (up to 256x switchable) for all PCM signals ( optional)
● Separate Server with Harddisk (HDD or SSD variable diskspace – optional)
● Logical sequenced soft-start power up for extended tube life
● Warm up function
● 0dB negative feedback (of any kind )
● Ultra short signal path
● Simplest direct circuit path for purest musical sound and high reliability
● Low output impedance for driving long runs interconnect to an amplifier, and any tube or solid state
power amp
● No solid state devices in the analog tube output (signal path)

● Minimal discrete wiring for optimum signal propagation
● No followers or buffers in the signal path
● No DC servo that degrades the signal
● High quality parts throughout
● Separate analog output stage for left and right channel
Power Supply

The power supplies have been further refined with new components and enhanced AC line noise
filtration. Separate power transformer windings and filters provide total isolation between the input and
output stage which makes this a pure power source and it is a critical attribute for a 6H30 output stage.
We also use electrolytic capacitors with much larger storage capacity to make up for the loss in
filtering when using resistors in lieu of inductors.
● R-Core / Low noise – insulated power transformer for digital & analog
● Innovative power supply provides a high speed energy delivery on transients
● Separate and isolated power supplies over each stage of amplification
● AC power line filter to avoid noise and hash from entering into the unit.
● 8 separate voltage regulators

Components

The type of parts used therefore must have a synergistic relationship to the circuit they are placed in. It
is this relationship of which type of part to use where, that ranks our products apart from the mass.
● Selected, premium quality passive components used in all applications
● High speed & high quality audiophile grade coupling capacitors
● High quality tube sockets with gold pins
● High quality capacitors ( MKP )
● High quality – RCA & XLR jack
● Gold-plated industrial grade PCB

Specifications

Network-Player Ayon S-10 II
Conversion rate 764kHz / 32 bit & DSD64/128/256
DAC confirguration

Fully symmetrical / Dual mono
PCM → DSD converter All PCM signals → DSD128 or 256 switchable
Tube complement 6H30
Dynamic range > 120dB
Channel separation >105dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Output level @1 kHz/0,775V -0dB/RCA/XLR 0 – 8V rms variable
Output impedance Single-Ended-RCA ~ 700 Ω
Output impedance Balanced-XLR ~ 700 Ω
Digital inputs 75 Ω S/PDIF (RCA) TosLink USB-PC (PCM & DSD)
Front mounted USB type ‘A’ socket for external disk
Rear mounted USB type ‘A’ socket for external disk
Digital output – Streamer 75 Ω S/PDIF (RCA)
Network inputs
RP-SMA plug Wifi Aerial input (“wireless” network connection)
2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet socket (“wired” network connection)
S/N ratio > 115 dB
Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz +/- 0.3dB
Total harmonic distortion @ 1kHz < 0.002%
Remote control Yes
Analog line inputs 2 pair RCA
Analog – Main outputs 1 pair RCA & XLR
Dimension (Wide x Deep – incl. terminals x High – incl. feet) cm 48 x 36 x 12 cm
Weight, unit only 12 kg

Weight2 kg

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