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Ayre AX-7
Owner’s Manual
A y r e
Integrated Amplifier
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Table of Contents Welcome to Ayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connections and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controls and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Numbers and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 A Place for Notes . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Welcome to Ayre Please send in your warranty Your Ayre AX-7 offers a significant advance in the registration card so we can musical performance of high-fidelity equipment. stay in contact with you. The warmth and immediacy of a live performance are apparent from the first listening. The combination of superb resolution and a natural, relaxed quality will draw you into the music, time and time again. This level of performance has been implemented using the highest level of workmanship and materia
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Connections and Installation The Ayre AX-7 is easy to hook up and use. The following guidelines will ensure that the installation goes smoothly. Location Do not stack the Ayre AX-7 A good location for your integrated amplifier is near directly with other components, eye level in an open-backed cabinet or on a shelf. as this may restrict the air The Ayre AX-7 produces a moderate amount of heat flow or induce hum into the during operation. Be sure to provide at least three audio circuitry. inches
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Inputs When you have a choice, a The Ayre AX-7 offers two pairs of balanced inputs balanced connection will offer and two pairs of unbalanced inputs. Balanced slightly higher sound quality connections are made via three-pin XLR connectors, than an unbalanced while unbalanced connections are made via RCA connection. connectors. The FET switches used in the input selector circuitry offer transparent, noise-free switching, with no moving parts. Please be aware that they can be overloaded if the out
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¡Attention — Balanced Outputs — Do Not Connect Output Terminals to Ground! Volts 50/60 Hertz 300WMax Right Channel Left Channel B1 B2 B2 B1 S1 S2 S2 S1 Tape Out A y r e S.N. Boulder, Colorado USA AX-7 Integrated Amplifier tape outputs are switched on and off at the front panel. Please refer to the section “Controls and Operation” for further information. If a recorder is not installed in If you are connecting a recorder to your your system, the “Moon” input system, be sure to connect its out
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AC Power The best sound quality is Connect the Ayre AX-7 to an unswitched power normally achieved when the source. When the unit is first connected to the AC AX-7 is plugged directly into power, the input selector will default to “Star”, the the wall outlet, without using volume control will default to “11”, the display will any power strips or power line be set to “On”, and both the mute and record output conditioners. will be set to “Off”. Removing the AC power from the unit will cause it to l
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Controls and Operation At the heart of the Ayre AX-7’s control system is a sophisticated microprocessor. This microprocessor is normally “asleep” and all digital systems are turned off, including the master clock. When the microprocessor receives a command, either from the front panel or the remote control, it “wakes up” to execute the command, and then immediately returns to “sleep” mode. This system ensures noise-free reproduction of music signals. Volume Control The volume level is changed Th
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low setting. After that, the current volume setting is retained in memory, and will remain constant when changing inputs or when the unit is placed in “Standby”. A y r e Input Source Selection The source component may also The input selector buttons are located at the right be selected with the remote side of the unit. Icons that match the connector control. labels on the rear panel (Star, Planet, Comet, Moon) are used to denote the inputs. When the unit is first connected to an AC power sour
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Mute Muting and un-muting may The mute button provides an easy way to also be performed with the temporarily turn the volume of the AX-7 to “zero”. remote control. The current volume control setting is retained in memory and appears on the display. When the unit is placed in “Standby”, the mute function is reset. Tape Output The “Tape Output” function When the “Tape Output” button is pressed, the does not operate on the “Moon” indicator will light up and the signal from the input. This avoids th
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Standby The standby function may The Ayre AX-7 is very energy-efficient, and only also be operated with the consumes about as much power as a standard light remote control. bulb when playing. If you wish to further reduce power consumption when not playing music, the unit may be placed in standby mode. In standby mode, the output stage is turned off and usage of electricity is minimized. Processor Pass-Through When using the Ayre AX-7 in a surround-sound system for home theater, it is desirable
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The chosen input is now programmed for “Processor Pass-Through” operation, disabling the now redundant volume control of the AX-7. When that input is selected, the preamplifier section of the AX-7 is set to unity gain (0 dB), and the volume is controlled directly from the surround-sound processor. The volume indicator of the AX-7 will display “PP” to show that the “Processor Pass-Through” mode has been selected for that input. A y r e To clear the “Processor Pass-Through” mode from an input a
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Numbers and Specifications Power Output 60 watts per channel continuous into 8 ohms 120 watts per channel continuous into 4 ohms Maximum Input Level 4 V rms – unbalanced inputs 8 V rms – balanced inputs Input Impedance 20 kΩ – unbalanced inputs 40 kΩ – balanced inputs (20 kΩ per phase) XLR Input Polarity Pin 1 = Ground Pin 2 = Non-inverting (Positive) Pin 3 = Inverting (Negative) Gain 35 dB (maximum, at volume level of “66”) Frequency Response 2 Hz - 200 kHz Power Consumption 20 watts in standby
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Statement of Warranty Please take a moment to fill Your Ayre AX-7 integrated amplifier is warranted out and return the enclosed against defects in workmanship and materials for a warranty registration card. period of five years from the date of purchase. This warranty is transferable to subsequent purchasers within the original five-year period. All warranty claims must be made through an authorized Ayre dealer or distributor. Warranty Statement 1. Ayre Acoustics, Inc. (Ayre) warrants the materi
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or to Ayre’s authorized agent. 3. Ayre reserves the right to inspect any product that is the subject of any warranty claim prior to repairing or replacing it. Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with Ayre. Out-of-warranty claims will be billed for labor, materials, return freight, and insurance as required. Any product for which a warranty claim is accepted will be returned to the purchaser and the cost of shipping and insurance will be factory prepaid within the boundaries of t
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6. Ayre does not authorize any third party, including any dealer or sales representative to assume any liability of Ayre or make any warranty for Ayre. The unit must not have been altered or improperly serviced. The serial number on the unit must not have been altered or removed. 7. Warranty registration cards must be completed and mailed to Ayre within 30 days of purchase. Ayre may, at its option, require from the purchaser valid proof of purchase (dated copy or photocopy of dealer's original i
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A Place for Notes 16 Rev. 1.1
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Ayre Acoustics, Inc. 2300-B Central Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80301 www.ayre.com +1-303-442-7300
