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Ayre Accoustics EX-8 2.0
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The EX-8 2.0 is an integrated amplifier from Ayre Acoustics, sharing the QX-5 Twenty's chassis dimensions with comprehensive one-plus-two input connectivity. The EX-8 2.0 brings Ayre's considered engineering to a substantial integrated chassis.
Key specs that matter
One balanced XLR input and two single-ended inputs are provided. Input impedance is 40,000 ohms balanced or 20,000 ohms single-ended. Output power is 100W into 8 ohms, rising to 170W into 4 ohms. At 440 x 330 x 115mm and 11kg, the EX-8 2.0 shares similar chassis dimensions to the QX-5 Twenty DAC, reflecting a coherently matched product family.
Sound and use context
Expect a dependable, minimalist-signal-path amplification character reflecting Ayre's broader considered engineering philosophy, with the substantial 170W-into-4-ohms output providing capable dynamic performance.
Pairing
Ayre's own QX-5 Twenty DAC offers a natural, matching pairing within the same broader catalogue.
Alternatives
Other manufacturers' comparable integrated amplifiers offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare features at a similar price point.
Key specs that matter
One balanced XLR input and two single-ended inputs are provided. Input impedance is 40,000 ohms balanced or 20,000 ohms single-ended. Output power is 100W into 8 ohms, rising to 170W into 4 ohms. At 440 x 330 x 115mm and 11kg, the EX-8 2.0 shares similar chassis dimensions to the QX-5 Twenty DAC, reflecting a coherently matched product family.
Sound and use context
Expect a dependable, minimalist-signal-path amplification character reflecting Ayre's broader considered engineering philosophy, with the substantial 170W-into-4-ohms output providing capable dynamic performance.
Pairing
Ayre's own QX-5 Twenty DAC offers a natural, matching pairing within the same broader catalogue.
Alternatives
Other manufacturers' comparable integrated amplifiers offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare features at a similar price point.
Specifications
Model name
EX-8 2.0
Type
Integrated Amplifier
Analog inputs (balanced)
1
Analog inputs (single-ended)
2
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
40 000
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
20 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
Yes
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
100
Output power (4Ω) (W)
170
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
N/A
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
440 x 330 x 115
Weight (kg)
11
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