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Pono and the Ayre Codex
Sadly not measuring the balanced headphone output on the Codex, or Pono for that manner, completely misses the core of this units design and performance.  A simple qualitative test between the output forms reveals a noticeably large difference in ... 
Cartridge Selection
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze if you stretch a little, or the Blue.  
Tube preamps with HT bypass
I believe my VAC Renaissance Mk3 cinema pass through worked when the unit was not powered on. 
AYRE VX-5 TWENTY- WHICH TUBE PREAMP MATCHS
Currently I am using Spendor D9 speakers.  Also I agree with drew_k that you want to stay balanced with Ayre.  I currently use the Ayre Codex DAC but my QX5/20 will arrive tomorrow.  Audience AU24SX XLR cables connect the system. 
AYRE VX-5 TWENTY- WHICH TUBE PREAMP MATCHS
No I did not.  I actual came to this combination from the other direction.  Previous amp was a VAC kt88 based 100 watt per channel and I decided to move to a SS amp hopefully without losing some of the traits I appreciated.  The VX5/20 has perform... 
AYRE VX-5 TWENTY- WHICH TUBE PREAMP MATCHS
I use a VAC Renaissance 5 with the Ayre VX5/20.  
Replace Squeezebox Touch and improvement in SQ
I continue to use my Logitech Touch as a Roon endpoint.  The EDO upgrade allows me to stream high res files (FLAC 192/24 and DSD64) via USB to my Ayre Codex.  I have a LPS for the Touch.   
Any Recommendations For Line-Contact P-Mount Cartridge?
Andante P-76 if you can find one.  Outstanding cartridge.  
tube pre amp or tube amp
Previously I had a VAC Renaissance 3 and a VAC PA100 upgraded to a phi front end.  I first changed the power amp to an Ayre VX-5/20 and then upgraded the Pre to the current VAC Renaissance 5. Really enjoying this combination. 
What power cord do you like most on your amp ?
Audience AU24SEi cables with my Audience aR6 conditioner is we’re my experimenting ended for my Ayre VX-5/20. 
From tubes to SS amp : Ayre, Belles, Pass or else ?
I replaced a VAC kt88 based power amp with the Ayre VX5/20. I retained my VAC tube preamp and the combination never fails to provide engaging ”music” with my Spendor speakers.   
Jerome Sabbagh KIckstarter for new LP "No Filter"
Mine has arrived and is in the cleaning cue for this evening. 
Spam Prevention
Thanks TammyI know you didn’t relish all those mornings of cleaning out the spam.  Appreciate all your effort.RS 
Expo
Yes I am. It will be nice to have a quality show back in Florida.   
Is there an rca input selector box audio only 2ch in 1 out?
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