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Installation
The Ayre K-5xe
MP
preamplifier is easy to connect
and use. The following guidelines will ensure that
the installation goes smoothly.
Location
The infrared beam of the
remote transmitter will also
travel through glass.
A good location for your preamplifier is in an
open-backed cabinet or on a shelf. The receiver for
the infrared remote control is mounted behind the
display lens on the front panel. A direct line of sight
from the listening position will ensure the
maximum range.
Inputs
When you have a choice, a
balanced connection will offer
slightly higher sound quality
than an unbalanced
connection.
The Ayre K-5xe
MP
offers two pairs of balanced
inputs and two pairs of unbalanced inputs. Balanced
connections are made via three-pin XLR connectors,
while unbalanced connections are made via RCA
connectors.
The FET switches used in the input selector
circuitry offer transparent, noise-free switching,
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