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Ayre Acoustics DX-5 universal disc player Specifications

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Description: Universal disc player with remote control and asynchronous USB data input. Formats supported: Blu-ray (BD-Video, BD-Audio), DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, AVCHD, SACD, CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL, BD-R/RE. Analog outputs: 1 pair each unbalanced (RCA) and balanced (XLR). Digital outputs: AES/EBU (XLR), HDMI audio, HDMI A/V. Digital inputs: USB, Ethernet LAN. Maximum output levels: 2.0V RMS (single-ended), 4.0V RMS (balanced). DSD: 2.0V RMS (balanced), 1.0V RMS (single-ended). Frequency ranges: DC–20kHz at 44.1kHz, DC–22Hz at 48kHz, DC–40kHz at 88kHz, DC–44.1kHz at 96kHz, DC–80kHz at 176.4kHz, DC–88kHz at 192kHz, DC–100kHz at 2.8224MHz (2x DSD). Signal/noise: not specified. Power consumption: 60W.
Dimensions: 17.25" (440mm) W by 3.75" (95mm) H by 12.5" (320mm) D. Weight: 23 lbs (10.5kg).
Finish: Black- or natural-anodized aluminum.
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: 19A0139.
Price: $9950 (black finish adds $250). Approximate number of dealers: 30. Warranty: 5 years, transferable (2 years, transport).
Manufacturer: Ayre Acoustics, Inc., 2300-B Central Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301. Tel: (303) 442-7300. Fax: (303) 442-7301. Web: www.ayre.com.

COMPANY INFO
Ayre Acoustics, Inc.
2300-B Central Avenue
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 442-7300
www.ayre.com
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LinnLee's picture
Submitted by LinnLee on December 20, 2010 - 11:14am

Hi! Was DX-5 connected to the system via the balanced output? If that's the case, what's the XLR input polarity of DartZeel? I could not find this information on DartZeel's website. Thanks.

John Atkinson's picture
Submitted by John Atkinson on December 21, 2010 - 4:56pm
The preamp's balanced input is non-inverting with pin 2 of the XLR wired hot: see http://www.stereophile.com/content/dartzeel-nhb-18ns-preamplifier-measurements .
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