AYRE

The EX-8 integrated amplifier provides a total solution for state-of-the-art music reproduction.
Simply add any source (digital and/or analog) plus a pair of loudspeakers or headphones, and
enjoy a musical experience that invigorates your soul.
Built around Ayre’s exclusive innovations, the Ayre EX-8 includes fully-balanced, zero-feedback
(real-time) circuitry throughout for natural musicality.

The EX-8’s modularity makes it amazingly versatile.
Featuring three analog inputs (one balanced) and up to six digital inputs (Ethernet, USB, AES/EBU,
S/PDIF, and two Toslink) it’s prepared to be the hub for most any system.
With the Ethernet module installed, it is Roon-ready and pre-configured to stream Spotify, Qobuz,
and Tidal.
The EX-8 will integrate into virtually any home system today and is designed to be upgradeable for
inevitable future technologies.

The EX-8 also allows you to immerse yourself in music with your favorite headphones.
Taking full advantage of the robust Ayre analog linear power supply, both balanced and unbalanced
front panel connectors-driven by Ayre’s exclusive Diamond amplifier circuit-will effortlessly drive the
most demanding headphones.
Likewise, selecting speakers to go with the EX-8 is easy.
The Double-Diamond output stage and pure linear power supplies produce 100 watts of power, allowing
music to flow effortlessly into your life.
The EX-8 delivers Ayre’s latest innovations in a single chassis, giving you authentic music, at an unexpected price.

Audio Inputs:

USB: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz

PCM 16, 20, 24 bits

DSD64 and DSD128 (as DoP)

Optical/SPDIF/AESEBU: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz

PCM 16, 20, 24 bits

DSD64 (as DoP)

Network: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz

PCM 16, 20, 24 bits

DSD64 (as DoP)

Analog: 1 Balanced XLR, 2 Single-ended RCA

Outputs:

Speaker Output:

100 watts per channel continuous into 8 ohms

170 watts per channel continuous into 4 ohms

Line Output:

4.5 Vrms balanced, 2.25 Vrms single-ended

Headphone Output:

4.0 Vrms balanced, 2.0 Vrms single-ended

Input Impedance:

20 KΩ unbalanced inputs

40 KΩ balanced inputs (20 KΩ per phase)

XLR Input Polarity:

Pin 1 = Ground

Pin 2 = Non-inverting (Positive)

Pin 3 = Inverting (Negative)

Power Consumption:

60 watts in operating mode