Made in the USA

Manufactured in Niwot, Colorado.

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KX-8 Variable Gain Preamplifier

Ayre Acoustics

$6,500-$8,800

Features

Continuously Variable Gain Transimpedance (CVGT) volume control
Up to 8 digital inputs: Ethernet, USB, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, Toslink
Optional DAC module with ESS ES9038Q2M chip
Diamond Output Stage headphone amplifier
5 analog inputs: 2 balanced XLR, 3 single-ended RCA
Linear analog power supply

Description

Reference-grade stereo preamplifier with Continuously Variable Gain Transimpedance (CVGT) volume control, optional ESS DAC module, and a Diamond Output Stage headphone amplifier. Fully-balanced design hand-assembled in Niwot, Colorado.

Made in the USA

Manufactured in Niwot, Colorado.

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