Ayre AX-7 Owner’s Manual A y r e Integrated Amplifier
Table of Contents Welcome to Ayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connections and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controls and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Numbers and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 A Place for Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome to Ayre Please send in your warranty registration card so we can stay in contact with you. Your Ayre AX-7 offers a significant advance in the musical performance of high-fidelity equipment. The warmth and immediacy of a live performance are apparent from the first listening. The combination of superb resolution and a natural, relaxed quality will draw you into the music, time and time again. This level of performance has been implemented using the highest level of workmanship and materials.
Connections and Installation The Ayre AX-7 is easy to hook up and use. The following guidelines will ensure that the installation goes smoothly. Location Do not stack the Ayre AX-7 directly with other components, as this may restrict the air flow or induce hum into the audio circuitry. A good location for your integrated amplifier is near eye level in an open-backed cabinet or on a shelf. The Ayre AX-7 produces a moderate amount of heat during operation.
Inputs When you have a choice, a balanced connection will offer slightly higher sound quality than an unbalanced connection. The Ayre AX-7 offers two pairs of balanced inputs and two pairs of unbalanced inputs. Balanced connections are made via three-pin XLR connectors, while unbalanced connections are made via RCA connectors. The FET switches used in the input selector circuitry offer transparent, noise-free switching, with no moving parts.
¡Attention — Balanced Outputs — Do Not Connect Output Terminals to Ground! Volts 50/60 Hertz 300 W Max Right Channel B1 Left Channel B2 B2 S1 A y r e S2 S2 B1 S1 Tape Out S.N. AX-7 Integrated Amplifier Boulder, Colorado USA tape outputs are switched on and off at the front panel. Please refer to the section “Controls and Operation” for further information. If a recorder is not installed in your system, the “Moon” input performs exactly like the other unbalanced inputs.
AC Power The best sound quality is normally achieved when the AX-7 is plugged directly into the wall outlet, without using any power strips or power line conditioners. 6 Connect the Ayre AX-7 to an unswitched power source. When the unit is first connected to the AC power, the input selector will default to “Star”, the volume control will default to “11”, the display will be set to “On”, and both the mute and record output will be set to “Off”.
Controls and Operation At the heart of the Ayre AX-7’s control system is a sophisticated microprocessor. This microprocessor is normally “asleep” and all digital systems are turned off, including the master clock. When the microprocessor receives a command, either from the front panel or the remote control, it “wakes up” to execute the command, and then immediately returns to “sleep” mode. This system ensures noise-free reproduction of music signals.
low setting. After that, the current volume setting is retained in memory, and will remain constant when changing inputs or when the unit is placed in “Standby”. A y r e Input Source Selection The source component may also be selected with the remote control. The input selector buttons are located at the right side of the unit. Icons that match the connector labels on the rear panel (Star, Planet, Comet, Moon) are used to denote the inputs.
Mute Muting and un-muting may also be performed with the remote control. The mute button provides an easy way to temporarily turn the volume of the AX-7 to “zero”. The current volume control setting is retained in memory and appears on the display. When the unit is placed in “Standby”, the mute function is reset. Tape Output The “Tape Output” function does not operate on the “Moon” input. This avoids the undesired possibility of creating a feedback loop.
Standby The standby function may also be operated with the remote control. The Ayre AX-7 is very energy-efficient, and only consumes about as much power as a standard light bulb when playing. If you wish to further reduce power consumption when not playing music, the unit may be placed in standby mode. In standby mode, the output stage is turned off and usage of electricity is minimized.
The chosen input is now programmed for “Processor Pass-Through” operation, disabling the now redundant volume control of the AX-7. When that input is selected, the preamplifier section of the AX-7 is set to unity gain (0 dB), and the volume is controlled directly from the surround-sound processor. The volume indicator of the AX-7 will display “PP” to show that the “Processor Pass-Through” mode has been selected for that input.
Numbers and Specifications Power Output Maximum Input Level Input Impedance XLR Input Polarity Gain 4 V rms – unbalanced inputs 8 V rms – balanced inputs 20 kΩ – unbalanced inputs 40 kΩ – balanced inputs (20 kΩ per phase) Pin 1 = Ground Pin 2 = Non-inverting (Positive) Pin 3 = Inverting (Negative) 35 dB (maximum, at volume level of “66”) Frequency Response 2 Hz - 200 kHz Power Consumption 20 watts in standby mode 70 watts in operating mode, no signal Dimensions Weight 12 60 watts per channel c
Statement of Warranty Please take a moment to fill out and return the enclosed warranty registration card. Your Ayre AX-7 integrated amplifier is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of five years from the date of purchase. This warranty is transferable to subsequent purchasers within the original five-year period. All warranty claims must be made through an authorized Ayre dealer or distributor. Warranty Statement 1. Ayre Acoustics, Inc.
or to Ayre’s authorized agent. 3. Ayre reserves the right to inspect any product that is the subject of any warranty claim prior to repairing or replacing it. Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with Ayre. Out-of-warranty claims will be billed for labor, materials, return freight, and insurance as required. Any product for which a warranty claim is accepted will be returned to the purchaser and the cost of shipping and insurance will be factory prepaid within the boundaries of the USA.
6. Ayre does not authorize any third party, including any dealer or sales representative to assume any liability of Ayre or make any warranty for Ayre. The unit must not have been altered or improperly serviced. The serial number on the unit must not have been altered or removed. 7. Warranty registration cards must be completed and mailed to Ayre within 30 days of purchase. Ayre may, at its option, require from the purchaser valid proof of purchase (dated copy or photocopy of dealer's original invoice).
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