Ayre V-6xe Owner’s Manual Power Amplifier
Table of Contents Welcome to Ayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connections and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controls and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Numbers and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 In Case of Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 A Place for Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome to Ayre Your Ayre V-6xe 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. You can be assured that the Ayre V-6xe will provide you a lifetime of musical enjoyment.
Connections and Installation The Ayre V-6xe is easy to connect and use. The following guidelines will ensure that the installation goes smoothly. Location Do not stack the Ayre V-6xe directly with other components, as this may restrict the air flow or induce hum into the audio circuitry. A good location for your power amplifier is on the floor between your loudspeakers, or in an open-backed cabinet, or on a shelf. The Ayre V-6xe produces a moderate amount of heat during operation.
RCA connectors accept signals from unbalanced sources, while the XLR connectors are for balanced sources. A small toggle switch near the input connectors selects either the balanced or unbalanced inputs. When you have a choice, a balanced connection will offer slightly higher sound quality than an unbalanced connection. Note that the input selector switch for some channels will be in the “up” position, while the input selector switch for other channels will be in the “down” position.
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Controls and Operation The Ayre V-6xe has a front panel control for normal stand-alone operation. The amplifier may also be controlled via a “trigger” input in a home-theater. Power Switches The master power switch on the rear panel also incorporates a circuit breaker that acts as a resettable fuse. There are two power switches on the Ayre V-6xe. The master power switch on the rear panel is normally intended to be left on at all times.
In the green “Standby” mode the output stage is turned off, while the input circuitry remains powered. This allows the unit to warm up quickly for optimal sonic performance, while reducing the power consumption from 60 watts per installed channel to 20 watts. Trigger Input Use a 1/8" mini-phone plug with a positive voltage of between +5 and +12 VDC at the tip to operate the trigger input.
Repeating this procedure will revert the unit back to the level-sensitive mode, as indicated by the status LED slowly flashing red (about 1 Hz). In the pulse-sensitive mode, a positive-going pulse edge will toggle the amplifier between the “Standby” and “Operate” states, duplicating the action of the front-panel switch. When using the trigger input, the front panel switch is still operative. However, operating the unit with the front panel switch may put the unit out of “sync” with the control device.
Numbers and Specifications Power Output Input Impedance XLR Input Polarity Gain 150 watts per channel continuous into 8 ohms 300 watts per channel continuous into 4 ohms 100 kΩ – unbalanced inputs 200 kΩ – balanced inputs (100 kΩ per phase) Pin 1 = Ground Pin 2 = Non-inverting (Positive) Pin 3 = Inverting (Negative) 26 dB Frequency Response DC - 200 kHz Power Consumption 20 watts in standby mode 60 watts per installed channel in operating mode, (no signal) Dimensions Weight 17-¼" W x 19" D x 7-¾
In Case of Trouble The Ayre V-6xe provides comprehensive protection for both the amplifier and your loudspeakers, including faults that may occur in your source components. Overheating Sensors located on each audio module will shut the amplifier off if the heatsink temperature reaches 175° F (80° C). If overheating occurs, be sure to correct the cause before continuing to use the amplifier.
Rail Fuses Indicator LEDs on the rear of the unit will glow red when one of the fuses blows. Please refer fuse replacement to a qualified service technician. Internal fuses on the power supply rails of each channel protect the loudspeakers from excessive current, as well as the amplifier from short-circuits. There are two rail fuses per channel. If either one of the rail fuses fail, that channel will fail to operate.
DC Offset The Ayre V-6xe incorporates a circuit to detect the presence of DC at the output terminals. In this situation, the amplifier reverts to the red “Warm-Up” mode, and power is immediately removed from the output stage. After correcting the suspected fault condition, a press of the front panel button is required to return the unit to the green “Standby” condition. A second press of the button will restore the unit to the blue “Operate” mode.
Statement of Warranty North American Warranty Your Ayre V-6xe amplifier is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of ninety days from the date of original purchase. This ninety-day coverage is automatic upon acceptance of delivery and no registration is required.
2. Purchaser must return the product, packed in the original shipping carton, freight prepaid to: Ayre Acoustics, Inc. 2300-B Central Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80301 or to Ayre’s authorized agent. The product must be accompanied by a written description of the defect and a photocopy of your original purchase receipt. Ayre will not be responsible for any shipping damage and strongly recommends the purchase of shipping insurance. 3.
implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose shall be strictly limited to the duration of the above warranty. Ayre shall have no further obligation of any kind, whether express or implied. Further, Ayre shall in no event be obligated for any incidental or consequential damages as a result of any defect or any warranty claim, whether express or implied. 6.
A Place for Notes 16 Serial Number: ________________________________________ Purchase Date: ________________________________________ Dealer: ________________________________________ Salesperson: ________________________________________ Rev. 1.
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