Ayre Acoustics manual A y r e K-5xe preamplifier, Features, Specifications

A y r e K-5xepreamplifier

“The Ayre K-5xe is a killer preamp…”

–Shane Buettner, Audio Perfectionist Journal

“The K-5xe has a full bodied sound that revels in tonal colour, shape and texture…”

– Jason Kennedy, Hi-Fi+

Ayre’s K-5xe preamplifier combines peerless musical performance with stunning visual design. The exclusive fully-balanced, zero-feedback circuitry renders music with vitality and life. Its custom-designed volume control is actuated by a silky smooth optical encoder, using precision metal-film resistors to deliver absolute sonic transparency. The massive power transformer effortlessly provides startlingly real musical dynamics. The Ayre K-5xe conveys the full depth of musical pleasure.

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Ayre Acoustics, Inc. 2300 B Central Avenue

Boulder, Colorado 80301 303 442.7300 303 442.7301 fax

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Features:

•Zero-feedback, fully-balanced discrete circuitry

•Sixty-six step volume control, 1.0 dB increments

•Four inputs: two balanced, two single-ended

•Proprietary volume control employees precision metal film resistors

•Silent mode microprocessor

•Input ground switching for source isolation

•“Theater” mode for use with surround-sound processors is assignable to any input, allowing use with balanced or single-ended processors

Specifications:

•Input Impedance: 20 k (per phase)

•Output Impedance: 55 (per phase)

•Frequency Response: DC – 200 kHz

•Gain: 10 dB to balanced outputs, 4 dB to single-ended outputs

•Maximum Input Level: 8 Vrms balanced, 4 Vrms single-ended

•17.25"W x 12.3"D x 4.75"H

•25 pounds (11.5 kg)

The heart and soul of music and film reproduction. A y r e