Ayre PX-8 Phono Preamplifier
Years in the making, the PX-8 Phono Preamplifier is set to bring you both analog, and digital bliss* in one box, featuring some of our most ambitious technology to date.
Years in the making, the PX-8 Phono Preamplifier is set to bring you both analog, and digital bliss* in one box, featuring some of our most ambitious technology to date.
The PX-8 features two separate analog inputs with a balanced and unbalanced connection, and independent gain and load setting changes that can be adjusted from the front panel. Having no need for dip switches or internal jumpers, the PX-8 Phono Preamp will quickly become a favorite among tone arm and cartridge connoisseurs.
A third and optional input can also be equipped for each channel on the PX-8, which supports the DS Audio brand of Optical Cartridges. This unique technology, when paired with our fully balanced, discrete, zero-feedback design language, will unlock details in your recordings, and reduce noise to levels yet experienced before with your record collection.
- Fully-balanced From Input to Output
- Zero Feedback
- Ayre’s Diamond Output Stage
- Ultra-low Noise Discrete JFET Circuitry
- Two-Stage Passive RIAA Equalization
- Independent Balanced and Single-Ended Inputs
- Adjustable Gain Accommodates Very Low to High Output Cartridges
- Cartridge Loading Adjustable via Front Panel Electronically
- High-Speed Circuit Board Material
- Multi-Stage Regulation Linear Analog Power Supply
- AyreLink Communication System
- Optional DS Audio Photo Optical Cartridge Input
- Optional Analog to Digital Output Circuit
Audio Inputs (1)Balanced
(1)Single-Ended
(1*)Single-Ended – DS Audio Photo Optical – Optional*
Input Impedance Electronically Adjustable
50Ω, 75Ω, 100Ω, 150Ω, 200Ω, 250Ω, 500Ω, 1kΩ, 5kΩ, 10kΩ, 47kΩ
Analog Outputs
Balanced
Single-Ended
Line Output: 10 Vrms Balanced, 5 Vrms Single-Ended Max
Output Gain
45 dB, 55 dB, 65 dB, 75 dB – balanced outputs
45 dB, 55 dB, 65 dB, 75 dB – unbalanced outputs
Digital Outputs – Optional
Bit Depth: PCM 16, 20, 24 bits
USB
Class 2 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, and 384 kHz
Class 1 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHzSPDIF/Coax
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz
TOSLINK
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz
AES/EBU
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz
DSD Output Signal
USB: 64x, 128x, and 256x Digital Frequency Response DC – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz sample rate)
DC – 22 kHz (48 kHz sample rate)
DC – 40 kHz (88.2 kHz sample rate)
DC – 44 kHz (96 kHz sample rate)
DC – 60 kHz (176.4 kHz sample rate)
DC – 66 kHz (192 kHz sample rate)
DC – 20 kHz (DSD64)
DC – 40 kHz (DSD128)Analog Frequency Response RIAA curve accurate to ± 0.05 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) XLR Input Polarity Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Non-inverting (Positive)
Pin 3 = Inverting (Negative)Power Consumption 60 Watts Maximum Dimensions
44cm x 33cm x 11.5cm
Weight
5.7 kg
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Review: Adam Smith, Lab: Paul Miller HIFI News
For years the humble phono stage was a relatively uncomplicated, known quantity, but the breed has been evolving. Ayre Acoustics' PX-8 is illustrative of the trend, a modular design not only serving MM/MC pick-ups but also with options for DS Audio's optical carts [HFN Oct '24] and a fully fledged ADC board to make the digitisation of vinyl easier.
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