All
Integrated amplifiers — Ayon Audio Ayon Crossfire EVO Delta
Description, images, technical data and specifications
Ayon Audio Ayon Crossfire EVO Delta
Image source — © Ayon Audio
The Ayon Crossfire EVO Delta is an integrated amplifier from Ayon Audio, built with a substantial tube-based design with both balanced and single-ended inputs. Ayon Audio has built a considerable reputation specifically for tube amplification and source components, and this integrated amplifier reflects that broader house engineering philosophy.
Position in line
It sits alongside the standard Crossfire EVO and near the Triton EVO in Ayon's integrated amplifier range. This positioning alongside closely related Crossfire and Triton names suggests Ayon offers a small family of tube integrated amplifiers, likely differentiated by output tube type or specific circuit refinements.
Key specs that matter
Rated output is 2 x 50 W into both 8 and 4 ohms. Rated bandwidth is 8 Hz to 50 kHz. Signal-to-noise is 98 dB. At 520 x 420 x 250 mm and 50 kg it is an exceptionally heavy integrated amplifier, reflecting a substantial transformer and tube complement typical of Ayon's serious tube engineering approach.
Sound and use context
Expect the open, harmonically rich character typical of a tube integrated amplifier, with the moderate 50 W output suited to reasonably sensitive loudspeakers - a serious tube design rather than a lightweight, budget-conscious implementation.
Pairing
One balanced and three single-ended inputs cover a modest source lineup; loudspeaker sensitivity matters given the 50 W ceiling, so a reasonably efficient loudspeaker pairing is worth prioritising.
Alternatives
The standard Crossfire EVO sits alongside this model in Ayon's range. The Triton EVO offers a related design within the same general tier, worth clarifying the specific differences with a dealer before choosing between these closely named Ayon integrated amplifiers. Given the considerable 50 kg weight, delivery and placement logistics deserve careful advance planning before this amplifier arrives. Ayon Audio relatively specialist dealer network compared with more mainstream brands means arranging a proper demonstration is worth the extra research effort before committing to a purchase at this level. Overall this remains a serious tube integrated amplifier reflecting Ayon Audio characteristic engineering philosophy. A qualified installer can also confirm adequate ventilation space around such a substantial tube-based chassis. A dealer visit remains the simplest way to compare this model against the closely related Triton EVO.
Position in line
It sits alongside the standard Crossfire EVO and near the Triton EVO in Ayon's integrated amplifier range. This positioning alongside closely related Crossfire and Triton names suggests Ayon offers a small family of tube integrated amplifiers, likely differentiated by output tube type or specific circuit refinements.
Key specs that matter
Rated output is 2 x 50 W into both 8 and 4 ohms. Rated bandwidth is 8 Hz to 50 kHz. Signal-to-noise is 98 dB. At 520 x 420 x 250 mm and 50 kg it is an exceptionally heavy integrated amplifier, reflecting a substantial transformer and tube complement typical of Ayon's serious tube engineering approach.
Sound and use context
Expect the open, harmonically rich character typical of a tube integrated amplifier, with the moderate 50 W output suited to reasonably sensitive loudspeakers - a serious tube design rather than a lightweight, budget-conscious implementation.
Pairing
One balanced and three single-ended inputs cover a modest source lineup; loudspeaker sensitivity matters given the 50 W ceiling, so a reasonably efficient loudspeaker pairing is worth prioritising.
Alternatives
The standard Crossfire EVO sits alongside this model in Ayon's range. The Triton EVO offers a related design within the same general tier, worth clarifying the specific differences with a dealer before choosing between these closely named Ayon integrated amplifiers. Given the considerable 50 kg weight, delivery and placement logistics deserve careful advance planning before this amplifier arrives. Ayon Audio relatively specialist dealer network compared with more mainstream brands means arranging a proper demonstration is worth the extra research effort before committing to a purchase at this level. Overall this remains a serious tube integrated amplifier reflecting Ayon Audio characteristic engineering philosophy. A qualified installer can also confirm adequate ventilation space around such a substantial tube-based chassis. A dealer visit remains the simplest way to compare this model against the closely related Triton EVO.
Specifications
Model name
Ayon Crossfire EVO Delta
Type
Integrated Amplifier
Analog inputs (balanced)
1
Analog inputs (single-ended)
3
Input sensitivity (mV)
100 000
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
100 000
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
N/A
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
2 x 50
Output power (4Ω) (W)
2 x 50
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
8
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
50 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
98
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
N/A
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
520 x 420 x 250
Weight (kg)
50
Official link
More components
Integrated amplifiers
Ayon Audio Ayon Spark V
Integrated amplifiers
Ayon Audio Ayon Spirit V
Integrated amplifiers
Ayon Audio Ayon Scorpio III
Integrated amplifiers
Ayon Audio Ayon Triton EVO
Integrated amplifiers
Ayon Audio Ayon Crossfire EVO