Controls and
Operation
Included with the Ayre KX-5 is a remote-control
handset. Illustrations of the controls on the
preamplifier are shown to the far left, and the
buttons on the remote handset are on the near left.
Off/On (0/1)
The main power switch for the KX-5 is a rocker at
the top center of the rear panel. This switch
disconnects the unit completely from the AC power.
When the preamplifier is turned “off” none of the
auxiliary functions (e.g., the AyreLink system
communication and the tape outputs) are operable.
After the system is turned on, it may take 30
minutes or so to fully warm up and sound its best.
Therefore a system-sleep mode is also included. This
allows the auxiliary functions to operate and also
minimizes the warm-up time by keeping power
applied to the audio circuitry. To reduce power
consumption when not listening to music, bias
current is reduced in the output stage of power
amps connected via the AyreLink system.
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