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Introducing a giant leap forward in the digital playback technology – the Ayre C-5xeMP.  This new design creates a completely new product category, the U2 player (universal stereo player).


C-5xeMP universal stereo player

Introducing a giant leap forward in the digital playback technology – the Ayre C-5xeMP. This new design creates a completely new product category, the U2 player (universal stereo player). The first of its kind, this no video, no compromise design plays all existing optical disc formats including: CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video (soundtrack only), and MP-3. This unique disc player is the ultimate playback machine for the music lover. When the music is paramount, the C-5xeMP sets a new standard. The C-5xeMP is truly for those of us who value the enjoyment of music above all else.

 

Features

  • Discrete decoding and playback of all formats in their native domain.
  • Zero feedback, DC-coupling, true differential balanced analog circuitry.
  • Twin linear power supply design.
  • Exclusive Ayre DSP software.
  • PCM formats are “upsampled” to quad-rate at 24 bits, and then “oversampled” to 32x at 24 bits.
  • Front panel LED display indicates format selected for DVD-Audio.
  • Control port allows for connection to system controller )e.g., Crestron or AMX).

 

Specifications

Maximum Output Level

2.05 V rms – unbalanced outputs
4.10 V rms – balanced outputs (PCM) 
1.00 V rms – unbalanced outputs
2.00 V rms – balanced outputs (DSD)

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 - 80 kHz (176.4 kHz sample rate)
DC - 88 kHz (192 kHz sample rate)
DC - 100 kHz (2.8224 MHz sample rate)

Output Impedance

55 ohms – unbalanced outputs
110 ohms – balanced outputs (55 per phase)

Power Consumption

60 watts maximum

Dimensions

17-¼" W x 13" D x 4-¾" H 44 cm x 33 cm x 12 cm

Weight

26 pounds 12 kg