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Ayon audio Ayon CD-10 II
Ayon CD-10 II Signature – Tube CD Player – DAC – Volume Control
Full PCM to DSD Conversion – 128 & 256 – Remarkable!
Ayon is pleased to introduce the CD-10II, a new redesign of our already very highly regarded CD-10 and CD-1sx model offering.
The CD-10II is in many respects a ground breaking CD DAC Player design, with an advanced technology such as the single ended triode 2x 6N6P tube output stage.
Features & Design
Full PCM to DSD Conversion – 128 & 256 – Remarkable!
Full featured Pure Class A Triode Vacuum Tube – Top Loader CD Player
Pure Class A triode vacuum tube output stage for single ended & balanced operation, 2 x 6N6P tubes in the output stage.
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, 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.
-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 statepower 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
-Fully hand assembled to insure the highest level of craftsmanship
-Separate analog output stage for left and right channel
-Digital input – S/PDIF (RCA), & TosLink
-USB input – 24/384 kHz and DSD 64x/128x
-Digital output – S/PDIF (RCA)
-Full function remote control
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 which is a critical attribute for a 6H30 vacuum tube 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.
-Tube rectification for analog output stage
-10 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 sets our products apart from the masses.
-Selected, premium quality passive components used in all applications
-High speed & high quality audiophile grade coupling capacitors
-High quality special tube sockets with gold pins
-Capacitors ( MKP 2% )
-High quality – RCA & XLR jack
-Gold-plated industrial grade PCB
Mechanical Construction
The high grade aluminum chassis imparts a richer, more lustrous tonality with a cleaner background and less hash and grain. All brushed anodized anti-vibration-resonance and non-magnetic chassis’s are fully hand assembled to insure the highest level of craftsmanship.
-Backlit function buttons
-Modified suspension system to isolate the CD transport from mechanical vibrations
-Anti-vibration magnetic CD-clamp system with dark acrylic CD-LID
-The aluminum feet are resonance absorbing types
-Metal remote commander
-Chassis finish: black / chrome
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Professional Reviews 91/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
92/100
Build Quality
91/100
Features Usability
87/100
Value for Money
92/100
The Ayon CD-10 II delivers a bold, organic sound with powerful bass, a richly textured midrange, and treble that stays open without turning hard. HiFi Advice praises its immediate engagement, dynamic drive, and surprisingly spacious imaging, while its DAC and digital preamp functions make it a versatile, full-blooded hub for serious digital listening.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Bold, organic presentation with strong bass weight, textured mids, and articulate but non-fatiguing treble
Highly dynamic and immediately engaging, with a free-flowing, emotionally involving character
Versatile all-in-one design that works as a CD player, DAC, digital preamp, and transport with RCA/XLR and USB/coax/optical inputs
Strong value for a premium component, with build quality and functionality matching higher-end Ayon models
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Cons
As a transport feeding external DACs, it loses some authority, solidity, and dynamic impact compared with using it as a complete player
Soundstage can become a little more speaker-bound and less organic when used from a server via USB
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 92/100
Reviewers describe a vivid, musical presentation with strong drive and easy engagement. The sound is repeatedly called bold, sonorous, earthy, organic, and emotionally captivating, with bass that is solid and powerful, a rich midrange, and treble that balances precision with finesse.
Tonal Balance Musicality
94/100
The CD-10 II is praised for a bold, sonorous, earthy character that puts the music first. Reviewers also call it organic, emotionally captivating, and rhythmically infectious, with a rich midrange and a treble that stays articulate without turning overly dry or analytical.
Resolution Detail
89/100
Reviewers report good openness, transparency, and detail, and note that textures are well developed rather than glossed over. The presentation favors musical flow over forensic analysis, so it sounds highly resolved without being pushed into a hyper-edgy, spotlighted style.
Digital Performance
92/100
The player is described as dynamic, sure-footed, and immediately engaging, with a surprisingly large soundstage and a free, flowing presentation. When used from the server, the soundstage becomes a little more speaker-bound and less organic, but the core digital performance still comes across as clean, natural, and highly convincing.
FEATURES USABILITY PERFORMANCE 87/100
For a disc player, reviewers emphasize useful flexibility rather than software, and the CD-10 II is clearly more than a basic spinner. It can serve as a DAC, digital preamp, and transport in one box, and the coaxial, optical, and DSD-capable USB inputs make it a practical hub for a digital-only system.
Streaming Software
85/100
This is not a network streamer, so there is no streaming app or platform to assess. Reviewers instead discuss straightforward day-to-day use through the player’s digital inputs and remote control, with no meaningful complaints about usability.
Features Connectivity
93/100
Connectivity is a strong point: RCA and XLR outputs, coaxial and optical digital inputs, USB input with DSD compatibility, and a digital output expand how the player can be used. Reviewers specifically note that it can act as the control center for a high-quality digital-only setup.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
91/100
Reviewers say it has the same build quality as Ayon's higher-end models, which points to a serious, well-executed chassis and mechanism. They do not go into exhaustive mechanical detail, but the comments that are there are clearly positive.
Value for Money
92/100
At roughly $6,000 to $6,800, reviewers still say it offers an excellent price/performance ratio. That is strong praise for a premium CD player and DAC/preamp combination, especially in a field where cost can rise quickly without this level of versatility or musical satisfaction.
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