Up for sale is this amazing Ayre Acoustics KX- 5 Twenty. I owned several remarkable preamps over the years like the Rogue RH-5, Rogue RP-7, Rogue RP-9, Parasound JC2BP and they sounded great in their applications. However, this is hands-down, the finest control amp I have ever used. I am going to streamline my system with an integrated so it is time to move this along. I am the 2nd owner and if there are any marks or scratches I didn’t find them. The pictures represent the condition of this preamp well. I can’t tell you the age of the preamp but I am sure Ayre can help with that. There are numerous on-line reviews extolling the incredible sound of this unit and it mates perfectly with the VX-5 Twenty power amplifier I also have listed here. If someone wants to buy both I will let them go at a discount. The VX-5 is silver so there will be a contrast in your rack system. But together they do sound sublime. I used it with a Pass Labs XA-25, Parasound A21+, and a vintage Sony TA-N80ES. Made them all sing, so to speak. This is an excellent preamp. I have all original packaging, remote, power cord, and manual so it will arrive safe and sound. Available for pickup in the Rochester NY area. SpecificationsMaximum Input Level --8 V rms unbalanced inputs --16 V rms balanced inputs Input Impedance 1 M? --unbalanced inputs 2 M? --balanced inputs (1 M? per phase) XLR Input Polarity --Pin 1 = Ground --Pin 2 = Non-inverting (Positive) --Pin 3 = Inverting (Negative) Gain --Variable to match the required output level of the system without the need for attenuation. Frequency Response --DC - 250 kHz Power Consumption --40 watts in operating mode --60 watts in operating mode, volume control active Dimensions --17-¼ W x 13-¼ D x 3-¾ H (44 cm x 34 cm x 10 cm) Weight --23 pounds (10.5 kg)

Up for sale is my beloved Ayre acoustics VX- 5 Twenty, an original not an upgrade. I owned several outstanding amps over the years like the Pass XA-25 and First Watt F6 and they sound great. However, this is hands-down, the finest amplifier I have ever heard. I am going to streamline my system with an integrated so it is time to move this along. I am the 2nd owner and there are a few scuff marks and a scratch or two. I believe I captured everything in the pictures. I can’t tell you the age of the amp but I am sure Ayre can help with that. There are numerous on-line reviews extolling the incredible sound of this amplifier. Ayre VX-5 Twenty | HFA - The Independent Source for Audio Equipment Reviews (hifi-advice.com) I have a KX-5 Twenty preamp available too. I will get that up as soon as possible. I will let both go at a discount if purchased together. It is black so there will be a contrast in your rack system. But together they do sound sublime. I have all original packaging and so it will arrive safe and sound. Any questions please inquire. MSRP: $14,000 SPECS Power Output --175 watts per channel continuous into 8 ohms --350 watts per channel continuous into 4 ohms Input Impedance --1 M? – unbalanced inputs --2 M? – balanced inputs (1 M? per phase) XLR Input Polarity --Pin 1 = Ground --Pin 2 = Non-inverting (Positive) --Pin 3 = Inverting (Negative) Gain --26 dB Frequency Response --DC - 250 kHz Power Consumption --35 watts in low-current consumption mode --325 watts in operating mode, no signal Dimensions --17-¼ W x 18-¾ D x 4-¾ H (44 cm x 48 cm x 12 cm) Weight -- 52 pounds (24 kg)

Ayre Acoustics USB DAC. DSD version not the twenty. Silver. This is the highly reviewed Ayre USB DAC . It is in perfect cosmetic and working order. See the reviews. https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/867-ayre-acoustics-qb-9dsd-digital-to-analog-converte https://www.avmentor.net/reviews/2014/ayre_qb9_dsd_1.shtmlhttps://positive-feedback.com/Issue74/ayre_qb9.htm Unit comes with original shipping box and power cord.Free shipping to lower 48 states.