Ayre C-5XE Universal Player (CD/SACD)

SP16L.

Overview

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.

* Discrete decoding and playback of all formats in their native domain.
* Zero feedback, DC-coupling, true differential balanced analog circuitry.
* Twin linear power supply design.
* Exclusive Ayre DSP software.
* PCM formats are “upsampled” to quad-rate at 24 bits, and then “oversampled” to 32x at 24 bits.
* Front panel LED display indicates format selected for DVD-Audio.
* Control port allows for connection to system controller )e.g., Crestron or AMX).