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Preamplifiers — Ayre Accoustics KX-8 Variable Gain

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Ayre Accoustics KX-8 Variable Gain
Image source — © Ayre Accoustics

The model uses Volume control technology — Variable Gain Transconductance (VGT), the same as in the top-end KX-R amplifier, but in a simplified and cheaper version.

Specifications

  • Model name

    KX-8 Variable Gain

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    2

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    3

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    1

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    N/A

  • Output voltage (V)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    2 000 000

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    1 000 000

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)

    4

  • Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)

    2

  • Volume control range (dBu)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    250 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    440 x 330 x 115

  • Weight (kg)

    5.7

  • Official link

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