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Amplifiers · Preamplifiers · DACs
Music First
Since 1993founded by Charles HansenBoulder, Colorado
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about ayre acoustics
Ayre Acoustics, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in designing and manufacturing high-fidelity audio equipment including amplifiers, preamplifiers, and digital-to-analog converters. The company is recognized for its engineering approach to component design, with products developed to interface seamlessly within audio systems. Ayre's "Music First" philosophy emphasizes preserving the signal path and minimizing distortion, reflecting the company's focus on reproducing recorded music with fidelity. The Colorado-based manufacturer maintains its production and design operations in the United States.
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The reference line — MX-R Twenty monoblocks, KX-R Twenty preamplifier, AX-5 Twenty integrated.
The volume line — EX-8 streaming integrated with optional onboard DAC and phono, plus the AX-8 and CX-8.
The entry — AX-7e integrated and CX-7e MP CD player, brand-defining at the price.
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