Ayre Codex DAC/Headphone Amplifier/Digital Preamplifier - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections. Unlock the full potential of your digital music with the Ayre Codex. Drawing on Ayre's decades of high-end audio innovation, the Codex is a compact, versatile component that performs equally brilliantly as a world-class DAC, a powerful headphone amplifier, and a pristine digital preamplifier. Engineered with Ayre's signature commitment to sonic purity, the Codex delivers a rich, musical, and effortlessly natural sound that will transform your listening experience. Key Features: USB and Optical (Toslink) inputs Headphone outputs Two 3.5mm mini-phone jacks One ¼” phone jack 3.5mm mini-phone jacks configurable to balanced mode Asynchronous transfer mode for USB input DSD or PCM input over USB Minimum phase digital filter Single-pass 16x oversampling Ayre’s exclusive Diamond output circuit Linear analog AyreLock power supply Zero-feedback Fully-balanced discrete circuitry Equilock circuitry for active gain devices

Ayre KX-8 Variable Gain Preamplifier

The KX-8, inspired by the renowned KX-R preamplifier, incorporates the same true variable gain volume control technology, but with a more straightforward and affordable design. It ensures a consistent signal-to-noise ratio, allowing your music to shine at any volume. Designed with Ayre’s proprietary innovations, the KX-8 features fully-balanced, true zero-feedback circuitry, delivering natural musicality, exceptional dynamics, and remarkable detail. Available Versions Base - Variable Gain Preamp - 2 x Balanced Inputs, 3 x Single Ended Inputs; 1 x Balanced or Single Ended Out with DAC - as Base with the addition of X-8 DAC Core Circuit - 1 x AES, 1 x  S/PDIF,  2 x Optical Inputs Full - as with DAC with the addition of 1 x USB2, 1 x NET2 Key Features: Ayre’s Exclusive Continuously Variable Gain Transimpedance (CVGT) volume control Zero-Feedback, Fully-Balanced Discrete Circuitry Ayre’s Double Diamond Output Stage Ayre’s Exclusive Equilock Gain Stage Linear Analog Power Supply High-Speed Circuit Board Material

Ayre VX-8 Stereo Power Amplifier

The Ayre Acoustics VX-8 stereo power amplifier embodies three decades of research, development, refinement, and passion, all housed in a stunning chassis. It reflects our journey from the past to the future, promising to deliver pure joy to your listening experience with every use. Key Features: 100% Zero-Feedback Fully-balanced discrete circuitry Ayre’s Double Diamond output stage Ayre’s exclusive Equilock gain stage Linear analog power supply High-speed circuit board material AyreLink communication system

Ayre EX-8 2.0 System

The EX-8 integrated amplifier provides a total solution for state-of-the-art music reproduction. Simply add any source (digital and/or analog) plus a pair of loudspeakers or headphones, and enjoy a musical experience that invigorates your soul. Available Versions: Analogue (Analogue Inputs Only) Digital Base (Analogue and S/PDIF Inputs) USB (Asynchronus USB Added to Digital Base) Net (Ethernet Added to Digital Base) Full (Both USB and Ethernet Added to Digital Base)

Ayre Codex DAC/Headphone Amplifier/Digital Preamplifier

Equally at home as a stand-alone DAC, headphone amp, or digital preamp, the Codex can unlock the potential of any system. 

Ayre AX-5 Twenty Integrated Amplifier

The addition of ultra-transparent FET input selector switches completed the transformation of a basic power amplifier into a compact one-box solution which will become the heart of your high-performance audio system.

Ayre VX-5 Twenty Stereo Power Amplifier

The VX-5 is every bit the refined and sublime musical masterpiece you have come to expect from an Ayre product.  Key Features: Ayre’s new Diamond output stage Ayre’s exclusive Equilock circuit Linear analog power supply zero-feedback and fully-balanced discrete circuitry High-speed circuit board material Custom developed audio-grade resistors Ayre Conditioner power line RFI filter AyreLink communication system

Ayre VX-R Twenty Stereo Power Amplifier

The Ayre VX-R Twenty stereo amplifier gracefully integrates all of the technology, performance, and sophistication of the world-renowned MX-R Twenty monoblocks into a single radiant chassis.The Ayre VX-R Twenty stereo amplifier gracefully integrates all of the technology, performance, and sophistication of the world-renowned MX-R Twenty monoblocks into a single radiant chassis. Key Features: Zero-feedback Fully-balanced discrete circuitry Ayre Double Diamond output stage Linear analog AyreLock power supply Ayre’s exclusive Equilock circuit Ultra-low loss circuit board material Custom developed audio-grade resistors Proprietary polystyrene capacitors Ayre Conditioner power line RFI filter AyreLink communication system

Ayre MX-R Twenty Monoblock (Single)

The Ayre MX-R Twenty mono amplifier is a revolutionary redesign of Ayre's highest level product.  Key Features: Zero-feedback Fully-balanced discrete circuitry Ayre Double Diamond output stage Linear analog AyreLock power supply Ayre’s exclusive Equilock gain circuit Ultra-low loss circuit board material Custom developed audio-grade resistors Proprietary polystyrene capacitors Ayre Conditioner power line RFI filter AyreLink communication system

Ayre KX-5 Twenty Preamplifier

Arguably the most important component in your system, the KX-5 delivers all of the performance and flexibility you have come to expect from an Ayre product.

Ayre KX-R Twenty Preamplifier

Following the mantra that everything matters, Ayre have explored each detail in the audio path from circuit trace length to part orientation and have included processes which many would consider fanatical, pushing this preamplifier to the brink of perfection.