Ayre Acoustics Ax-7e integrated amplifier
“This beautifully made integrated has an amazing dimensionality, openness, image specificity, and transparency that rival much more expensive separates.” – 2004 Recommended Products Editors Choice, The Absolute Sound
The Ayre AX-7e integrated amplifier combines sophisticated control functions with a dynamic output section in a single sleek chassis. But don’t let its compact size fool you—it delivers all of music’s drama and excitement, employing the same exclusive zero-feedback design found in our reference products. Extremely flexible, the AX-7e offers true balanced inputs and full remote control capabilities. Its custom-designed volume control features FET switches and precision metal-film resistors to ensure total purity of sound. The Ayre AX-7e removes the last veil between you and music’s magic.
Features
- zero-feedback, fully-balanced circuitry
- 66 step volume control, each of 1.0 dB
- Four inputs: two balanced, two single-ended
- Eight high-current output devices per channel
- Proprietary volume control with FET switches & metal film resistors
- Control microprocessor is turned off except when executing a command
- Input selector also switches ground connection, so that all source components are completely disconnected except for the one selected
- “Theater” mode for use with surround-sound processor is assignable to any input, allowing use with balanced or single-ended processors
- Optional metal remote features beautifully finished milled aluminum with five lighted buttons. For the ultimate in luxury and feel when controlling the AX-7.
Specification
Power Output | 60 watts per channel continuous into 8 ohms 120 watts per channel continuous into 4 ohms |
Frequency Response | 2Hz – 200kHz |
Input Impedance | 20 KΩ (per phase) |
Power Consumption | 20 watts in standby mode 70 watts in operating mode, no signal |
Dimensions | 17.25″ W x 13.75″ D x 4.75″ H (43.8cm x 35cm x 12cm) |
Weight | 26 pounds (12 kg) |