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To begin enjoying your EX-8, connect any audio
source to the rear of the unit. You may also use a
wired or wireless Ethernet connection to begin
streaming music.
For the most current information on streaming
music with your EX-8, visit the streaming section
of our website: http://streaming.ayre.com
Connect your choice of an output device
(headphones, loudspeakers, or secondary amplifier) to
the appropriate connectors of the EX-8, and then
supply the EX-8 with power from a wall outlet.
Toggle the rear power switch to the ON (I) position
to provide power to the unit.
Press the left-hand button on the front of the EX-8 or
power button on the included remote control to wake
the unit from sleep. Use the right-hand button (on
the faceplate) or left and right arrow keys (on the
remote control) to select the input you wish to use.
Control the volume using either the knob on the EX-
8 or the + and – keys on the remote control.
Quick Start
The information required
to install, operate, and
optimize your amplifier is
contained in the following
three chapters of this
manual. The remaining
chapters cover additional
information that may be
read at your leisure.