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Preamplifier Ayre Acoustics KX-8 Preamp Black
Description
The Ayre KX-8 is a masterfully engineered reference preamplifier designed to unlock the true potential of your entire audio ecosystem, serving as an advanced analog and digital hub. It inherits the legendary recipe from the world-famous flagship KX-R: the Variable Gain volume control. By avoiding traditional signal attenuation and altering the actual gain of the circuit instead, the KX-8 maintains a constant, flawless signal-to-noise ratio at any listening level. Built around a fully balanced, true zero-feedback architecture, it delivers explosive dynamics, stunning detail resolution, and a deeply natural musicality. Thanks to its highly versatile modular configuration, it accommodates up to five analog inputs and eight digital inputs—including an optional Ethernet module that natively streams Tidal, Qobuz, and Spotify. Furthermore, the KX-8 provides one of Ayre's most extraordinary headphone experiences to date; its front-panel balanced and unbalanced outputs are driven by the exclusive Diamond output circuit, allowing headphone enthusiasts to experience the game-changing benefits of Variable Gain technology for the first time.
Specification
| Input impedance | 1 MΩ nesymetrické vstupy / 2 MΩ symetrické vstupy (1 MΩ na fázu) |
|---|---|
| Power consumption | 40 wattov v prevádzkovom režime / 60 wattov v prevádzkovom režime (aktívna regulácia hlasitosti) |
| Frequency range | DC – 250 kHz |
| Maximum input level | 4 V rms – nesymetrické vstupy / 8 V rms – symetrické vstupy |
| USB2 | 44,1, 48, 88,2, 96, 176,4, 192, 352,8, 384 kHz / PCM 16, 20, 24 bitov / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512 RAW |
| Gain | Variabilný zisk prispôsobiteľný požadovanej výstupnej úrovni systému bez potreby útlmu. |
| XLR Input Polarity | Pin 1 = Uzemnenie / Pin 2 = Neinvertujúci (Kladný) / Pin 3 = Invertujúci (Záporný) |
| Optical/SPDIF/AESEBU | 44,1, 48, 88,2, 96, 176,4, 192 kHz / PCM 16, 20, 24 bitov / DSD64 (ako DoP) |
| NET2 | 44,1, 48, 88,2, 96, 176,4, 192, 384 kHz / PCM 16, 20, 24 bitov / DSD64, DSD128 (ako DoP) |
| Compatible With | Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, JPLAY Certified |
| USB | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / PCM 16, 20, 24-bit / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512 RAW |
| Streaming Protocols & Services | Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, JPLAY Certified |
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Ayre Acoustics
The American company Ayre Acoustics was founded in 1993 by Charles Hansen in Boulder, Colorado, where all its products are still manufactured today. Hansen led the company for 25 years, and his passion for the purity of music reproduction gave rise to equipment that made no compromises. Following his death in 2017, a team led by long-standing Technical Director Ariel Brown continues his legacy. Each component is hand-assembled in Boulder by experienced technicians, with rigorous quality control and a focus on American suppliers.
At the heart of all Ayre products lies a fully balanced design with zero feedback and an exceptional focus on power supply quality. The brand also develops its own technologies, such as solutions for USB D/A converters and a digital filter with minimal phase distortion, and is constantly refining them. The product range includes integrated and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, headphone amplifiers, phono preamplifiers, D/A converters and streamers. You’ll recognise the warmth and immediacy of a live performance from the very first listen. By combining outstanding resolution with a natural, relaxed sound, Ayre Acoustics products will draw you into the music time and time again.
Manufacturer information (GPSR)
Manufacturer
Ayre Acoustics
6268 Monarch Park Place, Suite B Niwot, Colorado 80503 USA
+ 1 303.442.7300
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