Ayre Acoustics EX-8 2.0 Full

Mint Ayre Acoustics EX-8 2.0 Full Integrated Amplifier w/DAC, AES, S-PDIF, Optical, USB and NET. This unit is 1 year old and in prefect condition. It has the most current network card (I installed it about 6 months ago). I was using MConnect and JPlay to access Qobuz and now Roon which works and sound great. I have the factory double box, manual, remote and cables. Contact Scott at scott.wa@verizon.net or call/text (972)754-8359 with any questions. 

From Arye;

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. Built around Ayre’s exclusive innovations, the Ayre EX-8 includes fully-balanced, zero-feedback (real-time) circuitry throughout for natural musicality.

The EX-8’s modularity makes it amazingly versatile. Featuring three analog inputs (one balanced) and up to six digital inputs (Ethernet, USB, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and two Toslink) it’s prepared to be the hub for most any system. With the Ethernet module installed, it is Roon-ready and pre-configured to stream Spotify, Qobuz, and Tidal. The EX-8 will integrate into virtually any home system today and is designed to be upgradeable for inevitable future technologies.

The EX-8 also allows you to immerse yourself in music with your favorite headphones. Taking full advantage of the robust Ayre analog linear power supply, both balanced and unbalanced front panel connectors–driven by Ayre’s exclusive Diamond amplifier circuit–will effortlessly drive the most demanding headphones. Likewise, selecting speakers to go with the EX-8 is easy. The Double-Diamond output stage and pure linear power supplies produce 100 watts of power, allowing music to flow effortlessly into your life. The EX-8 delivers Ayre’s latest innovations in a single chassis, giving you authentic music, at an unexpected price.

Features

zero-feedback, fully-balanced discrete circuitry
Ayre’s Asynchronous S/PDIF input.
ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip
Ayre custom digital clock
Ayre’s Minimum Phase digital filter
Single-pass 16x oversampling
Ayre’s Double Diamond output stage
Ayre’s exclusive Equilock gain stage
Analog volume control
Linear analog power supply
High-speed circuit board material
Up to six digital inputs:
Ethernet, Asynchronous USB,
AES/EBU, S/PDIF, Optical (2)
AyreLink communication system

Audio Inputs

Analog

1 Balanced XLR, 2 Single-ended RCA

Digital Audio – *Optional

Optical/SPDIF/AESEBU: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
PCM 16, 20, 24 bits
DSD64 (as DoP)

USB2:

Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz
Bit Depth PCM : 16, 20, 24
DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512 RAW

 Net2:

Sample Rates : 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 384kHz
BIT Depth : PCM 16, 20, 24
DSD64, DSD128 (as DoP)

• Tidal Connect Enabled
• JPLAY Certified
• ROON Certified *Net1*

Outputs

Speaker Output:

100 watts per channel continuous into 8 ohms
170 watts per channel continuous into 4 ohms

Line Output:

4.5 Vrms balanced, 2.25 Vrms single-ended

Headphone Output:

4.0 Vrms balanced, 2.0 Vrms single-ended

Input Impedance
20 KΩ unbalanced inputs
40 KΩ balanced inputs (20 KΩ per phase)

XLR Input Polarity

Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Non-inverting (Positive)
Pin 3 = Inverting (Negative)

Power Consumption

60 watts in operating mode

Dimensions

17.25″ W x 13.00″ D x 4.5″ H

(44cm x 33cm x 11.5cm)

Weight

24 pounds (11 kg)