Ayre CX-7e Owner Manual

Ayre CX-7

Owner’s Manual

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Compact Disc Player

Table of

Contents

Welcome to Ayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Connections and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Controls and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Numbers and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

A Place for Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Welcome to

Ayre

Please send in your warranty

registration card so we can

stay in contact with you.

Your Ayre CX-7 offers a significant advance in the
musical performance of high-fidelity equipment.
The warmth and immediacy of a live performance
are apparent from the first listening. The
combination of superb resolution and a natural,
relaxed quality will draw you into the music, time
and time again.

This level of performance has been implemented
using the highest level of workmanship and
materials. You can be assured that the Ayre CX-7
will provide you a lifetime of musical enjoyment.

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Connections and

Installation

The Ayre CX-7 is easy to hook up and use. The
following guidelines will ensure that the installation
goes smoothly.

Location

The infrared beam of the

remote control will also travel

through glass.

When you have a choice, a
balanced connection will offer
slightly higher sound quality

than an unbalanced

connection.

A good location for your CD player is at an easily
accessible height in an open-backed cabinet or on a
shelf. The receiver for the infrared remote control is
mounted behind the display lens on the front panel.
A direct line of sight from the listening position
will ensure the maximum range. However, the
infrared beam will also reflect off of most wall
surfaces with a reduced range.

Analog Outputs

The Ayre CX-7 offers both balanced and unbalanced
outputs. Balanced connections are made via
three-pin XLR connectors, while unbalanced
connections are made via RCA connectors. It is not
normally recommended to use both sets of analog
outputs simultaneously.

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Digital Output

CX-7 Compact Disc Player

Right

Left

Digital Filter

Measure ListenOn Off

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S.N.

Boulder, Colorado USA

50/60 Hertz
50 W Max

Volts

Digital Filter

Normally the selector switch is

set to the “Listen” position

when listening to music.

However in some situations,

the “Measure” position may

provide better overall sound

quality.

An adapter is available from

Ayre should you need to

connect the digital output to

an S/PDIF input that uses an

RCA connector.

The digital filter of the Ayre CX-7 features two
user-selectable algorithms. A selector switch is
located on the rear panel. One algorithm produces
greater accuracy in the time domain and is labeled

“Listen”. The other algorithm produces greater

accuracy in the frequency domain and is labeled

“Measure”.

Digital Output

The Ayre CX-7 features a balanced AES/EBU
digital audio output on the rear of the unit. This
may be used when connecting to a digital recording
unit or other device, such as an external
digital-to-analog converter (DAC). A switch on the
rear panel allows the digital audio output to be
turned off if its use is not required.

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