Ayre K-3
Price unknown (around 1998)
Commentary
This is a preamplifier that condensed the essence of sound design and realized a more reasonable price.
Equipped with two 1 dB step pure silver 46 contact resistance switching attenuators.
The amplifier circuit is a fully discrete configuration using FET.
A non-NFB configuration is provided up to the power supply.
The power supply section uses a choke input filter to reduce RF noise.
Direct Path Technology is thoroughly applied. Input / output terminals are directly attached to the board and devices are surface mounted.
It has a simple structure with no internal wiring as much as possible.
The volume part uses a mechanical volume by belt drive to ensure high reliability and high sound quality.
The power supply unit is contained in a separate case to reduce interference with the circuit.
Wireless remote control is included.
An optional discrete phono amplifier can be set up in the enclosure.
Model Rating
Type | Control amplifier |
Output Gain | Balanced output : 16 dB Unbalanced output : 10 dB 40 dB, 50 dB (factory setting), 60 dB adjustable (optional) |
Input impedance | Line : 10k Ω Phono : 50k Ω (factory setting), 100 Ω adjustable (optional) |
Output impedance | 300 Ω |
Power consumption | 30W |
External dimensions | Body : Width 460x Height 95x Depth 280 mm Power Supply : W 250x H 75x D 200 mm |
Weight | Body : 7.5 kg Power Supply : 3.5 kg |
Attachment | Wireless Remote Control |
Sold Separately | Phono amplifier (internal expansion) |