Ayre Acoustics K-1x owner manual Remote Control

Unlike other products that use conventional volume controls (potentiometers), the Ayre K-1x uses a mil-spec, precision stepped attenuator with solid-silver contacts to provide the ultimate in sound quality. This volume control features 46 distinct positions, offering precise and repeatable settings.

It is normal to listen with the The volume control offers 1.0 dB steps over most of its

volume knob advanced farther range, allowing you to exactly select the desired listening

than you may be used to with level. To maximize its capabilities, it has been designed so

other equipment. that the volume knob will be between 1 o’clock and 3 o’clock for a loud playback level in most systems.

When a surround-sound processor is used, it is sometimes useful to know the unity-gain volume setting. Since the gain of the Ayre K-1x line-stage is 16 dB when driving a power amplifier with balanced inputs, unity gain occurs when the volume control is 10 steps below the maximum setting (see illustration).

Since the tape record selector The tape record selector (“Record”) controls which source

(“Record”) is controlled component is connected to the tape output jacks. It is

separately from the main recommended that the tape record selector be switched to

input selector (“Listen”), it is the “Off” position except when making a recording. This

possible to listen to one source will isolate the tape deck’s circuitry from the preamplifier,

while recording from another. providing the highest level of sound quality when listening.

Remote Control

Please note that the supplied The optional remote control for the Ayre K-1x has four

batteries (2 x AAA) must be buttons. The top two buttons on the right side control the

installed in the remote control volume level, while the bottom button on the right side

unit prior to use. toggles the preamplifier’s mute control. The single button on the left side of the hand-held transmitter will operate an Ayre V-1x power amplifier.

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