AX-5 Twenty vs VX-5 Twenty
The VX-5 Twenty's power @ 8ω is 175W against the AX-5 Twenty's 125W, its power @ 4ω 350W against 250W, and its output impedance 0.16Ω against 4Ω. Both share input impedance (1000000Ω).
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The Ayre AX-5 Twenty is a fully discrete, fully balanced, zero-feedback integrated amplifier featuring Ayre's Double Diamond output stage, Variable Gain Transimpedance (VGT) volume circuit, and exclusive EquiLock circuitry for improved linearity and signal control. Ultra-transparent FET input selector switches and a Shallco solid-silver contact switch implement a 46-step volume control with 1.5 dB steps for precise level setting. Designed as a one-box hub for high-performance systems, it delivers 125 W per channel into 8 ohms and 250 W into 4 ohms, with a linear analog power supply, AyreLink system control, and Ayre Conditioner RFI power-line filtering.
Amplification power output and characteristics
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The VX-5 Twenty's power @ 8ω is 175W against the AX-5 Twenty's 125W, its power @ 4ω 350W against 250W, and its output impedance 0.16Ω against 4Ω. Both share input impedance (1000000Ω).
The Pendulum's power @ 8ω is 120W against the AX-5 Twenty's 125W, its power @ 4ω 240W against 250W, its output impedance 0.1Ω against 4Ω, and its input impedance 100000Ω against 1000000Ω.
The Osiris's power @ 8ω is 162W against the AX-5 Twenty's 125W, its output impedance 100Ω against 4Ω, and its weight 25.6 kg (56 lbs) against 22 kg (49 lbs). Both share power @ 4ω (250W).
The E-3000's power @ 8ω is 100W against the AX-5 Twenty's 125W, its power @ 4ω 150W against 250W, its output impedance 50Ω against 4Ω, and its input impedance 20000Ω against 1000000Ω.
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