K-5xe MP vs Bel Canto Design Pre2P
The Pre2P's output impedance is 100Ω against the K-5xe MP's 110Ω, its weight 13 kg (29 lbs) against 11.5 kg (25 lbs), its height 114 mm against 120 mm, and its width 445 mm against 440 mm.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,900
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About the K-5xe MP
The Ayre Acoustics K-5xe MP is a full-featured line-level preamplifier designed to enhance the musical performance of high-fidelity systems. It features a 66-step volume control with digital readout, adjustable in 1 dB steps, and includes a theater bypass mode. The preamplifier offers two balanced and two unbalanced inputs, along with one balanced and one unbalanced output per channel. It provides a maximum gain of 4 dB from unbalanced RCA outputs and 10 dB from balanced XLR outputs. The input selector also switches ground connections to minimize noise pickup from other sources. The microprocessor is only active when executing commands, reducing power consumption and noise. The K-5xe MP is praised for its open, airy sound and excellent dynamics, making it a high-value product in its class.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 110Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 440 × 120 × 350 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 11.5 kg (25 lbs)
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