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Ayre’s K-5xeMP 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 FET switches and precision metal-film resistors to deliver absolute sonic transparency. The massive power transformer effortlessly provides startlingly real musical dynamics. The Ayre K-5xeMP will transport you to a new world of musical enjoyment.
- zero-feedback, fully-balanced discrete circuitry
- 66 step volume control, each of 1.0 dB
- Four inputs: two balanced, two single-ended
- Proprietary volume control with FET switches & metal film resistors
- Ayre Conditioner Power-Line RFI Filter
- Control microprocessor is turned off except when executing a command
- Input selector also switches ground connection, so that all source components are completely disconnected except for the one selected
- “Theater” mode for use with surround-sound processor is assignable to any input, allowing use with balanced or single-ended processors
Input Impedance
20 kohm (per phase)
Output Impedance
55 ohm (per phase)
Frequency Response
DC – 200 kHz
Maximum Gain
4 dB – unbalanced outputs
10 dB – balanced outputs
Maximum Input Level
4 Vrms – unbalanced inputs
8 Vrms – balanced inputs
Power Consumption
10 watts
Dimensions
17.25″ W x 13.75″ D x 4.75″ H
(43.8cm x 35cm x 12cm)
Weight
25 pounds (11.5 kg)
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The Ayre K-5x is a killer preamp… 