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 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 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.