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The Ayre Acoustics KX-5 Twenty is a solid-state, line-level preamplifier known for its innovative Variable Gain Transimpedance (VGT) volume control. This circuit uses 46 discrete resistors to adjust volume, maintaining an optimal signal-to-noise ratio across all volume levels. It includes six programmable inputs, with four balanced (XLR) and two single-ended (RCA) options. The preamplifier is built with zero-feedback, fully balanced discrete circuitry and features Ayre's Equilock gain stage for enhanced musicality.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The AX-5 Twenty's weight is 22 kg (49 lbs) against the KX-5 Twenty's 10.43 kg (23 lbs), its width 440 mm against 438 mm, and its height 120 mm against 95 mm. Both share input impedance (1000000Ω).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The KX-R's class is A against the KX-5 Twenty's Solid_state and its weight 18 kg (40 lbs) against 10.43 kg (23 lbs). Both share input impedance (1000000Ω) and width (438 mm).
The 525's input impedance is 820Ω against the KX-5 Twenty's 1000000Ω, its weight 20 kg (44 lbs) against 10.43 kg (23 lbs), and its width 442 mm against 438 mm. Both share class (Solid_state).
The Momentum HD's weight is 44.45 kg (98 lbs) against the KX-5 Twenty's 10.43 kg (23 lbs), its height 108 mm against 95 mm, and its width 450 mm against 438 mm. Both share input impedance (1000000Ω).
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