Review Links
| Charles Hansen interview, K-1x, K-5x review | by: Shane Buettner | 12-01-2003 |
Audio Perfectionist Journal -- "The Ayre K-5x is a killer preamp..." < TD> |
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| hi-fi+ K-5x and V-5x | by: Jason Kennedy | 8-01-2003 |
"The K-5x has a full bodied sound that revels in tonal colour, shape and texture... Build quality is exemplary and better than most achieve even at twice this price." |
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Features
- 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 (patent pending) 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
- ptional metal remote features beautifully finished milled aluminum with five lighted buttons. For the ultimate in luxury and feel when controlling the K-5x.
Specifications
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)
