Integrated Amp Reviews

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: Stereo integrated amplifier with class-AB output stage, headphone output, and remote control equipped with optional DAC with streaming capability. Analog inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 2 single-ended (RCA). Digital inputs: Coaxial (1) and TosLink S/PDIF (2), PCM to 24/192, DSD64 via DoP; AES3, PCM to 24/192, DSD64 via DoP; USB, PCM to 24/384, DSD up to DSD128 via DoP; Ethernet, PCM to 24/192, DSD64 via DoP. Outputs: 1 pair speaker binding posts; XLR and RCA preamp out; two 3.5mm balanced headphone outputs, one 6.3mm single-ended headphone output. Continuous power output: 100Wpc into 8 ohms (20dBW), 170Wpc into 4 ohms (19.3dBW). Frequency range: DC–250kHz. Input impedance: 2M ohms, balanced; 1M ohm, unbalanced. Power consumption: 120Woperating, no signal; 60W in low-current-consumption mode. Line output: 4.5V RMS balanced, 2.25V RMS single-ended. Headphone output: 4.0V RMS balanced, 2.0V RMS single-ended. Power consumption: 60W.
Dimensions: 17.25" (438mm) W × 4.5" (114mm) H × 13" (330mm) D. Weight: 24lb (11kg).
Price: $6450, analog only. $7450 with Digital Base (S/PDIF, AES/EBU). $7950 with USB port. $8150 with Ethernet port. $8350, fully loaded. Approximate number of US dealers: 40. Warranty: 5 years.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 27G0103. Designed and manufactured in Colorado.
Manufacturer: Ayre Acoustics, 268 Monarch Park Pl. Suite B, Niwot, CO 80503. Tel: (303) 442-7300 Web: ayre.com.