Ayon IRIS

Vacuum Tube Streamer – Vacuum Tube Network Player

DAC – Preamp – Analog Inputs

We have further developed the proven and highly regarded S-10 II. Thanks to its modular platform, the new IRIS can be individually configured to your wishes and requirements.

The IRIS is available as the XS (entry-level model), “Signature,” and “Ultimate” (top-of-the-line model).

The IRIS network music player is equipped with an analog preamplifier section and continuously variable electric-analog volume control, which can also be bypassed. It also features a new, finely tuned dual-mono digital-to-analog converter and a new PCM-DSD converter that converts all PCM signals to DSD. Furthermore, the analog tube output stage and its tube heating elements have been slightly revised. For Ayon, the best possible sound reproduction is always the highest priority. Spatial 3D sound reproduction, combined with tremendous agility, tonal richness, and powerful playback, are just some of the hallmarks of this exceptional device.

This tube network player offers the outstanding performance one expects from an Ayon product and once again sets new standards in its price range.

Features & Design

Full-featured Network Music Player
Class-A triode vacuum-tube output stage for single-ended & fully balanced operation

Signal 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 Streamer Functionality

• User interface on QVGA 5” TFT display
• Tidal connect – online streaming
• Spotify Hifi – online streaming
• HiResAudio – online streaming
• Qobuz Connect – online streaming
• Airable Services
• Roon ready
• UPnP/DLNA
• AYON Controller app for iOS & Android
• DSD (DIFF, DSF)
• WAV
• FLAC
• AIF
• Dual-Band WIFI connection
• RJ45/LAN Gigabit Ethernet
• Digital input – S/PDIF (RCA), Toslink, AES/EBU & I2S/HDMI
• 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
• PCM → DSD converter (up to 512x switchable) for all PCM signals (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

Specifications subject to change without notice