AYRE K-1xe - Manual (Page 10)

Unbalanced Power Amplifiers
When using the Ayre K-1x
with an unbalanced power
amplifier, note tha t the
unity-gain volume setting will
now occur when the volume
control is five steps below the
maximum setting.
Unbalanced power amplifiers with single-ended inputs only
utilize one-half of the Ayre K-1x’s balanced output signal.
The result is a 6 dB gain reduction, requiring that the
volume control be further advanced for an equivalent
listening level. However, certain systems may have
insufficient gain to produce a satisfying listening level, even
with the volume control turned fully up.
If required, the gain of the line stage can be increased 6 dB
to compensate for this loss. Please contact your authorized
Ayre dealer or the factory for information on this
procedure. (It is not recommended to increase the gain of
the Ayre K-1x when using a balanced amplifier, as the level
of the lowest volume setting may be too loud.)
Break-In
Please note that the optional
phono stage utilizes
additional circuitry and will
require its own break-in
period.
A break-in period is required to achieve the maximum sonic
potential of the Ayre K-1x due to the manufacturing
processes used in the capacitors, circuit board material, and
wires. This normally requires between 100 and 500 hours of
playing time.
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