Power amplifiers stereo — Ayre Accoustics VX-R TWENTY

The VX-R TWENTY is a stereo power amplifier from Ayre Acoustics, sharing the AX-5 Twenty's extraordinary input impedance and exceptional bandwidth within dedicated power amplification. The VX-R TWENTY brings Ayre's zero-global-feedback engineering philosophy to dedicated stereo power amplification.

Key specs that matter

Input impedance is an extraordinary 2,000,000 ohms balanced, matching the AX-5 Twenty. Output power is a substantial 200W into 8 ohms, rising to 400W into 4 ohms. Gain is 26dBu. Frequency response extends to an exceptionally wide 250,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, matching the AX-5 Twenty. Maximum power consumption is 200W. At 440 x 480 x 95mm and 35kg, the VX-R TWENTY reflects serious internal transformer and chassis engineering for a stereo power amplifier.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally transparent amplification reflecting Ayre's broader zero-global-feedback engineering philosophy, with the substantial 400W-into-4-ohms output providing genuine dynamic authority.

Pairing

Ayre's own KX-5 Twenty and KX-R TWENTY preamplifiers offer natural, brand-coherent pairings within the same broader catalogue for a coherently voiced separates system.

Alternatives

Ayre's own AX-5 Twenty integrated amplifier offers an all-in-one alternative within the same broader catalogue for buyers preferring a simpler single-chassis solution.