Ayre Acoustics K-1x owner manual Unbalanced Power Amplifiers, Break-In

Unbalanced Power Amplifiers

When using the Ayre K-1xUnbalanced power amplifiers with single-ended inputs only

with an unbalanced power utilize one-half of the Ayre K-1x’s balanced output signal.

amplifier, note tha t the The result is a 6 dB gain reduction, requiring that the

unity-gain volume setting will volume control be further advanced for an equivalent

now occur when the volume listening level. However, certain systems may have

control is five steps below the insufficient gain to produce a satisfying listening level, even

maximum setting. with the volume control turned fully up.

If required, the gain of the line stage can be increased 6 dB to compensate for this loss. Please contact your authorized Ayre dealer or the factory for information on this procedure. (It is not recommended to increase the gain of the Ayre K-1x when using a balanced amplifier, as the level of the lowest volume setting may be too loud.)

Break-In

Please note that the optional A break-in period is required to achieve the maximum sonic

phono stage utilizes potential of the Ayre K-1x due to the manufacturing

additional circuitry and will processes used in the capacitors, circuit board material, and

require its own break-inwires. This normally requires between 100 and 500 hours of

period. playing time.

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