Ayre K-5xeMP Audiophile Stereo Preamplifier – Silver, Pristine, Original Box

Features

Line-in jack, Line-out jack

Model

K5 xe-MP

Brand

Ayre

The Ayre K-5xeMP is one of Ayre’s most highly regarded solid-state preamps, carrying Stereophile “Class A” status and praised for its transparency, dimensionality, and musicality. This unit is silver, pristine condition, and includes the original box, remote, and manual. Key Features • Fully balanced, zero-feedback design from input to output for lowest distortion and maximum musical realism. • Maximum Performance (MP) upgrade with improved circuit layout and Ayre Conditioner RFI filtering for quieter backgrounds. • Proprietary 66-step, relay-controlled volume control with discrete metal-film resistors for precise channel matching and transparency. • Ayre’s exclusive Diamond output stage delivers a natural, grain-free presentation. • Theater mode assignable to any input for seamless integration with home theater systems. • Input ground switching reduces hum/noise from unused sources. • All-discrete circuitry, no op-amps, and wide-bandwidth design extending well beyond the audible range. Inputs / Outputs • Inputs: 2 balanced (XLR), 2 single-ended (RCA) • Outputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 single-ended (RCA) • Control: 12V trigger in/out, IR remote included Technical Specifications • Frequency Response: DC – 200 kHz, ±0.1 dB • THD+N: <0.003% (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 2 Vrms out) • Input Impedance: 20 kΩ (balanced), 10 kΩ (unbalanced) • Output Impedance: 55 Ω (balanced), 27 Ω (unbalanced) • Maximum Gain: +10 dB (balanced), +4 dB (unbalanced) • Maximum Input Level: 8 Vrms (balanced), 4 Vrms (unbalanced) • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >100 dB, A-weighted • Channel Separation: >90 dB @ 1 kHz • Power Consumption: ~10 W • Dimensions: 17.25” W × 13.75” D × 4.75” H • Weight: 25 lbs (11.5 kg) Why Audiophiles Want This Preamp The K-5xeMP offers a rare mix of ultra-low distortion, wide bandwidth, and musical warmth, making it both ruthlessly transparent and emotionally engaging. Its fully balanced design pairs perfectly with high-end amps, while its quiet operation reveals subtle detail in complex recordings.