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Our passion for purity in music reproduction has driven us to design and build no-compromise stereo equipment since 1993. Forged from our fully-balanced, zero-feedback designs, we innovate new technologies and implement them in the most affordable way possible. Whether you are looking for the best system for music streaming, a USB DAC, a phono stage, or an incredible integrated amplifier, find an Ayre Dealer near you and change the way you listen to music.
Since the introduction of the MX-R monoblock power amplifier in 2006, we laid the foundation for an elegantly timeless representation of our design ethos, which rewards users over the years through sensible and profound upgrades to a seemingly perfect chassis. By 2014, we incorporated some of our most revolutionary advancements in a power amplifier to date with our”Twenty“update, such as our signature Double-Diamond Output Stage.
New for 2026, and our 33rd anniversary, our MX-R Twenty and VX-R Twenty design get a notable performance bump with an increase to total capacitance by 33.3%. Our VX-R Twenty finale also receives an extra performance nudge with with an improved input stage that is a direct match to the MX-R Twenty finale for better channel matching in bi-amplified applications.
Inspired by the grand finale to some of our favorite musical masterpieces, which represents the most dynamic and emotional part of the music. Get all the details here.
KX-8 Variable Gain Preamplifier
8-Series Impressions
“When you get down to it, Ayre gear has a house sound that is exemplified by its ability to balance superb resolution, clarity, and drive with a smooth as silk refinement that brings music into vivid, colorful life” –Michael Lavorgna, Twittering Machines.
“The VX-8 extends Ayre’s reputation for refined amplification that commendably reproduces music of all genres while asserting its singular, special sound, as unique today, under the guiding hand of Ariel Brown, as with its originator, Charley Hansen. A heartfelt, shout-it-from-the rooftops recommendation.” – Ken Micallef; Stereophile Vol.46 NO.10.
Positive Feedback Writers’ Choice Award!
Many thanks to Dr. David Robinson and Juan Ayllon for the QB-9 Twenty Award and Review. “A relative bargain, it packs a delightful delivery of everything digital served up. An outstanding value, the QB-9 Twenty can mix it up with the best of them and, hence, earns this...
Ayre Acoustics EX-8 2.0 Integrated Hub D/A integrated amplifier
“With its pure treble, clear and rich midrange, ample low end, and coherence, the Ayre is the finest solid state integrated I've had in my house.” —Ken Micallef Read the full EX-8 2.0 Review
AYRE ACCOLADES
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Ayre Acoustics’ QX-5 Twenty is one of the finest-sounding, most versatile digital audio products I have had the pleasure of using.-John Atkinson, Stereophile
