Ayre KX-8 Preamplifier
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Open box. As new!!!
Features
Ayre’s Exclusive Continuously Variable Gain Transimpedance (CVGT) volume control
Zero-Feedback, Fully-Balanced Discrete Circuitry
Ayre’s Diamond Output Stage
Ayre’s Exclusive Equilock Gain Stage
Linear Analog Power Supply
High-Speed Circuit Board Material
Analog Inputs:
(2) Balanced
(3) Single Ended
Optional DAC:
ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip
Xilinx Spartan FPGA
Ayre’s Asynchronous S/PDIF input
Ayre custom digital clock
Ayre’s Minimum Phase digital filter
Single-pass 16x oversampling
AyreLink Communication Trigger System
Specifications
Maximum Input Level
4 V rms – unbalanced inputs
8 V rms – balanced inputs
Output Level
4 V RMS – Balanced Outputs
2 V RMS – Single Ended Outputs
Gain
Variable gain to match the required output level of the system without the need for attenuation.
Input Impedance
1 MΩ unbalanced inputs
2 MΩ balanced inputs (1 MΩ per phase)
XLR Input Polarity
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Non-inverting (Positive)
Pin 3 = Inverting (Negative)
Frequency Response
DC – 250 kHz
Up to six digital inputs:
Ethernet, Asynchronous USB,
AES/EBU, S/PDIF, Optical (2)
Sample Rates
Optical/SPDIF/AESEBU: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
PCM 16, 20, 24 bits
DSD64 (as DoP)
USB2:
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz
Bit Depth PCM : 16, 20, 24
DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512 RAW
Net2:
Sample Rates : 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 384kHz
BIT Depth : PCM 16, 20, 24
DSD64, DSD128 (as DoP)
Tidal Connect Enabled
JPLAY Certified
ROON Certified *Net1*
Power Consumption
40 watts in operating mode
60 watts in operating mode (volume control active)
Dimensions
17.25″ W x 13.00″ D x 4.5″ H
(44cm x 33cm x 11.5cm)
Weight
12.5 pounds (5.7 kg)
