EX-8 2.0 vs PMC Cor
The Cor's power @ 8ω is 95W against the EX-8 2.0's 100W, its signal-to-noise 101 dB against 102 dB, its power @ 4ω 140W against 170W, and its output voltage 10.0V RMS against 4.5V RMS.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,200 - $9,300
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the EX-8 2.0
The Ayre EX-8 2.0 is an upgrade to the original EX-8, featuring doubled output devices and capacitors for improved power delivery and handling of demanding loads. It employs fully balanced, zero-feedback circuitry, Double Diamond output stage, and Class A/B operation biased into Class A up to 4-5W. Available in analogue-only or full digital hub versions with Roon Ready, Spotify, Qobuz, and Tidal streaming. Praised for holographic imaging, excellent timing, silky tone, low noise, and dynamic sound. Runs warm, with improved cooling vents in 2.0 version. Dimensions allow rack placement; weighs 11kg.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 100W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 170W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Impedance
- 2000000Ω
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- ESS ES9038Q2M
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 102 dB
- Output Voltage
- 4.5V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB, Ethernet, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, Optical
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 440 × 115 × 330 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 11 kg (24 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black, Silver
Key Specifications
Power: 100W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions