The worlds largest online retailer of pre-owned audio Product DescriptionWho we areWhat we doOur ProcessOur Policies Ayre Acoustics KX-R Stereo Preamplifier Product SKU: 71878 Age: Unknown Tobacco Exposure: No Input Voltage: 120V # of Owners: 1 MSRP: $18500 Cosmetic Description: Excellent condition with no notable blemishes. What is Included: Preamplifier, Remote, Myrtle wood isolation blocks, Cover, Power cable Service History: Recently serviced at Ayre where they checked all and did a factory refresh. But I digress—we are gathered today to speak of the Ayre KX-R, and I cant think of a preamplifier that has impressed me more with its fidelity to music as I hear it. -Stereophile Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found. Other Notes: Recently serviced at Ayre where they checked all and did a factory refresh. Shipping: Cost to ship this item within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $99- including packaging and insurance. For all other locations including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska, please request a quote prior to purchase. Items with factory packaging will be double boxed. When factory packaging not available re-usable shipping box with custom injected-foam mold will be used. (for all items over 10 lbs). Note that all items valued over $750 will require a signature upon delivery. Your online source for the best value in new and used audio gear. Visit us online to Buy / Sell / Trade / Consign The Music Room is the largest online retailer of pre-owned HiFi equipment in the world. Headquartered in beautiful Boulder Colorado, The Music Room is a team of 17 strong (and growing) music lovers - all dedicated to one singular mission: delivering the very best online shopping experience in the audio industry - period. We specialize in well-cared for, previously used gear because that is what we are passionate about. We feel that there is nothing more fulfilling than creating a high-performance system on a budget with carefully selected used components, speakers and cables. Our program is safe, secure, fast, fair, hassle-free and highly effective. Visit us online to Buy / Sell / Trade / Consign Buy: Are you looking to get a fair price for your used home audio equipment without all the hassles, headaches, risks and fees? We will appraise your equipment and make you a quick, easy, fair cash offer. Just fill out our “get a quote” form on our homepage to start the process. Sell: We sell in multiple online venues with many (but not all) of our products available in our eBay store. Everything is quality-assured and backed by our best-in-class, satisfaction-guaranteed return policy. Trade: Make your budget go further with a generous trade-in allowance. Let us know what you have available, and we’ll get you the best possible trade-in allowance. We can even assist with shipping & logistics from anywhere in the USA. Just fill out our “get a quote” form on our homepage to start the process. Consign: We offer a hassle-free way for individuals and businesses to liquidate used gear. We’ll handle every step of the process from shipping to appraisals, customer service, fulfillment, and returns: Industry-low rates with no hidden fees Leverage our world-class reputation and get exposure in multiple sales venues - putting your product in front of over 570k monthly shoppers. Our program is Safe, Secure, Fast, Fair, Hassle-Free and Highly Effective. With 100% feedback ratings in every venue in which we sell, you can rest assured that we’ve got your back. Visit us online to Buy / Sell / Trade / Consign Quality Assurance: We offer 15-20 new product listings for sale daily. Each product undergoes an extremely rigorous quality-assurance and listening session by one of our qualified technicians. We understand that buying used audio equipment can be rife with uncertainty and unexpected headaches. Our quality assurance program is informed by a knowledge-base built through delivering over 30,000 used audio products to satisfied customers. We promise to deliver your product in good working order - exactly as described 100% of the time. Support: We don’t just make promises. We stand behind them - your satisfaction is guaranteed. Our support team is ready to help you with any questions you might have before and after the sale. Value: In the never-ending pursuit of high performance, it’s important to stretch your limited budget as far as possible. Used equipment sells for a fraction of new prices, and with a partner like The Music Room you can upgrade any time you like and get most of your money back. There’s simply no better way to maximize a limited audio budget. Packaging: We’ve invested thousands of dollars and countless hours into mastering our state-of-the-art packaging process. Our custom foam-in-place packaging system allows us to safely package almost any item regardless of irregular shapes or sizes. Most importantly, this system provides our customers with a re-usable shipping box which increases the resale value of the product and provides a shipping method for easy, secure returns. Be seen by over 70,000 monthly visitors. Visit us online to Buy / Sell / Trade / Consign Payment: Prompt payment is expected. Paypal is preferred but all forms of payment are accepted. Unpaid item case will be opened after 3 days if no payment received. Shipping Times: Most Domestic orders ship within 1 business day of purchase. For International orders or freight shipments, please allow 2-3 business days. In all cases, tracking information will be emailed to you at the moment the shipping label is created. If you cant find it or have other questions about shipping & logistics, please contact us. Shipping Costs: Flat rate shipping costs are applicable within the contiguous 48 States (USA). These rates are clearly posted on each product page. For an International or custom quote (including Hawaii, PR, AK) please contact us. Returns: Every purchase made on eBay carries a 30-day, satisfaction-guaranteed return policy. If youre not happy with your purchase for any reason or if youve simply changed your mind... no problem. Simply ship it back for a full refund or exchange (minus S&H costs). If you have received an item that is defective in some way, we will make it right. Let us know - we will pay for return shipping and repair the item or refund 100% of your original purchase price.

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)