Ayre V5xe in black in excellent condition, cosmetically and functionally.Zero feedback design
Fully balanced
Discrete circuitry
16 high-current output devices per channel / FET input stage
Ayre Conditioner (patent pending) power line RFI filter
Sophisticated DC protection circuit
Remote “trigger” operation Power Output 150 watts per channel continuous into 8 ohms
300 watts per channel continuous into 4 ohms
Gain 26 dB
Input Impedance 100 K Ohm (unbalanced inputs)
Frequency Response DC - 200K Hz
Power Consumption 10 watts in standby mode
100 watts in operating mode, no signal
Dimensions 17.5" W x 16" D x 7.75" H
Weight 55 pounds Ayre Acoustics V-5xe: $4950 ✩ $$$ 2012 Stereophile Class A
The compact, beautifully built V-5xe delivers 150Wpc into 8 ohms and features single-ended and balanced inputs and speaker-wire terminals made by Cardas. Though it lacked some power in the bass and sacrificed “a little of that you-are-there-ness” produced by the best single-ended-triode amps, the V-5xe offered a highly resolving, dynamic, harmonically pleasing sound that was never fatiguing. “Open, airy, and sweet.”
“What more do you want?” (Stereophile Vol.29 No.5, 2006) Sam Tellig
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