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MP
Ayre K-5xe
Owner’s Manual
Preamplifier
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Table of Contents Welcome to Ayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connections and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controls and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Numbers and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 A Place for Notes . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Welcome to Ayre MP Your Ayre K-5xe offers a significant advance in the musical performance of high-fidelity equipment. 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 materials. You can be assured that the Ayre MP K-5xe will provide you a lifetime of mu
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Connections and Installation MP The Ayre K-5xe preamplifier is easy to connect and use. The following guidelines will ensure that the installation goes smoothly. Location The infrared beam of the A good location for your preamplifier is in an remote transmitter will also open-backed cabinet or on a shelf. The receiver for travel through glass. the infrared remote control is mounted behind the display lens on the front panel. A direct line of sight from the listening position will ensure the maxi
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with no moving parts. Please be aware that they can be overloaded if the output voltage from the source component is too high. Do not use a source component that has an output level greater than4Vrms unbalanced, or 8 V rms balanced. Using a source component with too great an output level will cause distortion. The input connectors on the In this modern era of diverse source components, it rear panel are labeled to has become impractical to pre-label the inputs with MP match the input selector th
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A y r e S.N. Boulder, Colorado USA K-5 Stereo Preamplifier Right Channel B1 B2 Left Channel B2 B1 Outputs Outputs Volts Tape Tape 50/60 Hertz S1 S2 Out Out S2 S1 10 W Max Main Outputs MP The balanced outputs use The Ayre K-5xe offers one pair of balanced XLR connectors, while the outputs and one pair of unbalanced outputs. Both unbalanced outputs use RCA pairs of outputs may be used simultaneously. connectors. However, please note that the level of the unbalanced outputs will be 6 dB lower t
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Controls and Operation MP The Ayre K-5xe preamplifier may be controlled using either the front panel buttons or the included remote control handset. Basic functions are available at both locations, while additional functions are available only at the remote control handset. Remote Control The supplied remote control handset can operate MP both the K-5xe preamplifier as well as an Ayre CD player. The controls to operate the CD player are grouped towards the top of the handset, while those for the
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Basic Functions The following functions are accessible via both the front panel buttons and the remote control handset. Volume Control The volume control comprises 66 individual levels, each with a step size of 1.0 dB allowing for precise selection of the desired volume setting. When the unit is first connected to an AC power source, the volume level defaults to “11”, a relatively low setting. After that, the current volume setting is retained in memory, and will remain constant when changing in
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Input Source Selection The input selector buttons are located below the display. Alpha-numeric labels that match the connector labels on the rear panel (B1, B2, S1, S2) are used to denote the inputs. When the unit is first connected to an AC power source, the “B1” input is selected by default. Tape Output The “Tape Output” function When the “Tape Output” button is pressed, the does not operate on the “S2” indicator will light up and the signal from the input. This avoids the currently selected s
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display is off. When commands are received, either from the front-panel buttons or the remote control, the display will be activated for a few seconds to confirm the command, and then turn off automatically. Pressing the “Display” button on the remote control again will turn the display on. Processor Pass-Through MP When using the Ayre K-5xe in a surround-sound system for home theater, it is desirable to use the “Processor Pass-Through” mode. This mode allows your two-channel music sources to be
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MP the K-5xe can accept either balanced or unbalanced signals. To activate the “Processor Pass-Through” mode for MP that input, remove the AC power from the K-5xe for at least 10 seconds. Then, while pressing the input selector button corresponding to the chosen surround-sound processor input, re-connect the AC power. The chosen input is now programmed for “Processor Pass-Through” operation, disabling the now MP redundant volume control of the K-5xe . When that input is selected, the preamplifie
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Numbers and Specifications 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) Maximum Gain 4 dB – unbalanced outputs 10 dB – balanced outputs Frequency Response DC – 200 kHz Output Impedance 110 Ω – unbalanced outputs 220 Ω – balanced outputs (110 Ω per phase) Power Consumption 10 watts Dimension
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Statement of Warranty North American Warranty MP Your Ayre K-5xe preamplifier is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of ninety days from the date of original purchase. This ninety-day coverage is automatic upon acceptance of delivery and no registration is required. Additionally you have the option, at no cost, to extend the warranty for a period of five years from the date of purchase (except for the disc transport mechanism, which will be warrantied for a period
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North American Warranty Statement 1. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship of this Ayre product within the warranty period, the unit will be repaired or replaced by Ayre Acoustics, Inc. (Ayre) or its authorized agent. 2. Purchaser must return the product, packed in the original shipping carton, freight prepaid to: Ayre Acoustics, Inc. 2300-B Central Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80301 or to Ayre’s authorized agent. The product must be accompanied by a written description of the de
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4. Ayre strives to manufacture the finest possible equipment, and therefore reserves the right to make improvements on its products, without necessarily assuming any obligation to retrofit such changes upon its previously manufactured models. 5. The above warranty is the sole warranty given by Ayre, and is in lieu of all other warranties. All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose shall be strictly limited to the duration of the above wa
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A Place for Notes Serial Number: ________________________________________ Purchase Date: ________________________________________ Dealer: ________________________________________ Salesperson: ________________________________________ 15
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Ayre Acoustics, Inc. 2300-B Central Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80301 www.ayre.com +1-303-442-7300
