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K-5xe MP

Name: Ayre Acoustics K-5xe MP
Brand: Ayre Acoustics

Ayre Acoustics

AmplifiersPre-AmplifiersDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$2,000

About the K-5xe MP

The Ayre Acoustics K-5xe MP is a full-featured line-level preamplifier designed to enhance the musical performance of high-fidelity systems. It features a 66-step volume control with digital readout, adjustable in 1 dB steps, and includes a theater bypass mode. The preamplifier offers two balanced and two unbalanced inputs, along with one balanced and one unbalanced output per channel. It provides a maximum gain of 4 dB from unbalanced RCA outputs and 10 dB from balanced XLR outputs. The input selector also switches ground connections to minimize noise pickup from other sources. The microprocessor is only active when executing commands, reducing power consumption and noise. The K-5xe MP is praised for its open, airy sound and excellent dynamics, making it a high-value product in its class.

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