Introducing a giant leap forward in the digital playback technology—the Ayre C-5xeMP. This new design creates a completely new product category, the U2 player (universal stereo player). The first of its kind, this no video, no compromise design plays all existing optical disc formats including: CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video (soundtrack only), and MP-3. This unique disc player is the ultimate playback machine for the music lover. When the music is paramount, the C-5xeMP sets a new standard. The C-5xeMP is truly for those of us who value the enjoyment of music above all else.
“The Ayre C-5xe has proved to be the best-sounding product I’ve heard all year.”
– Wes Phillips, Stereophile July 2005
- Plays all optical disc formats;
CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video (soundtrack only), MP3 - Exclusive Ayre “Minimum Phase” digital filter
- Single-pass 16x oversampling
- Discrete decoding and playback of all formats in their native domain
zero-feedback, DC-coupled, true differential balanced analog circuitry- Separate linear power supplies for both analog and digital circuitry
Maximum Output Level
2.05 V rms – unbalanced outputs
4.10 V rms – balanced outputs (PCM)
1.00 V rms – unbalanced outputs
2.00 V rms – balanced outputs (DSD)
Frequency Response
DC - 20 kHz (44.1 kHz sample rate)
DC - 22 kHz (48 kHz sample rate)
DC - 40 kHz (88.2 kHz sample rate)
DC - 44 kHz (96 kHz sample rate)
DC - 80 kHz (176.4 kHz sample rate)
DC - 88 kHz (192 kHz sample rate)
DC - 100 kHz (2.8224 MHz sample rate)
Output Impedance
55 ohms – unbalanced outputs
110 ohms – balanced outputs (55 per phase)
Power Consumption
60 watts maximum
Dimensions
17.25" W x 13" D x 4.75" H
(44 cm x 33 cm x 12 cm)
Weight
26 pounds (12 kg)
“…I was unprepared for just how much it delighted me.” Ayre C-5xe universal disc player –Wes Phillips, Stereophile
“…but for the resolutely two-channel audiophile, the C-5xe represents one of the most seductive choices available today.” Ayre Apparent ? –Paul Miller, Hi Fi News
“Ayre has clearly established a high water mark for multi-format players with the C-5xe.” Ayre C-5xe U2 Multi-Format Disc Player –Shane Buettner