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Ayre C-5xe

C-5xe Universal Stereo Disc Player
Introducing a giant leap forward in the digital playback technology – the Ayre C-5xe. This new design creates a completely new product category, the U2 player (universal stereo player). The first of its kind, this no video, no compromise design plays all existing optical disc formats including: CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video (soundtrack only), and MP-3. This unique disc player is the ultimate playback machine for the music lover. When the music is paramount, the C-5xe sets a new standard. The C-5xe is truly for those of us who value the enjoyment of music above all else.

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“The Ayre C-5xe has proved to be the best-sounding product I’ve heard all year”

-- Wes Phillips, Stereophile July 2005

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Scintillating Stereo	by: Steve Gutenberg	8-01-2005

Ayre C-5xe universal disc player	by: Wes Phillips	7-28-2005

Features

Discrete decoding and playback of all formats in their native domain.
Zero feedback, DC-coupling, true differential balanced analog circuitry.
Twin linear power supply design.
Exclusive Ayre DSP software.
PCM formats are “upsampled” to quad-rate at 24 bits, and then “oversampled” to 32x at 24 bits.
Front panel LED display indicates format selected for DVD-Audio.
Control port allows for connection to system controller )e.g., Crestron or AMX).

Specifications

Maximum Output Level
2.05 V rms – unbalanced outputs
4.10 V rms – balanced outputs (PCM)
1.00 V rms – unbalanced outputs
2.00 V rms – balanced outputs (DSD)

Frequency Response
DC - 20 kHz (44.1 kHz sample rate)
DC - 22 kHz (48 kHz sample rate)
DC - 40 kHz (88.2 kHz sample rate)
DC - 44 kHz (96 kHz sample rate)
DC - 80 kHz (176.4 kHz sample rate)
DC - 88 kHz (192 kHz sample rate)
DC - 100 kHz (2.8224 MHz sample rate)

Output Impedance
55 ohms – unbalanced outputs
110 ohms – balanced outputs (55 per phase)

Power Consumption
60 watts maximum

Dimensions
17-¼" W x 13" D x 4-¾" H 44 cm x 33 cm x 12 cm

Weight
26 pounds 12 kg

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