AYRE CX-7e User Manual

Ayre CX-7e

MP

Owner’s Manual

Compact Disc Player

Table of

Contents

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

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

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

Numbers and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

A Place for Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Welcome to

Ayre

Your Ayre CX-7eMPoffers 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 degree of performance has been implemented
using the highest levels of workmanship and
materials. You can be assured that the Ayre

MP

CX-7e
enjoyment.

will provide you a lifetime of musical

To our North American customers, please be
sure to mail your warranty registration card and
photocopy of your original sales receipt within 30
days in order to extend the warranty to five
years.

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Connections and

Installation

The Ayre CX-7eMPis easy to connect 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.

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.

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Analog Outputs

It is not normally

recommended to use both sets of

analog outputs
simultaneously.

The Ayre CX-7eMPoffers both balanced and
single-ended outputs. Balanced connections are
made via three-pin XLR connectors, while
single-ended connections are made via RCA
connectors.

When you have a choice, a balanced connection
will offer slightly higher sound quality than a
single-ended connection.

Digital Filter

The digital filter of the Ayre CX-7eMPfeatures 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”.

It is recommended that the selector switch be set
to the “Listen” position. However some listeners
may prefer the additional high-frequency energy
provided by the “Measure” position.

Digital Output

The Ayre CX-7eMPfeatures 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

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rear panel allows the digital audio output to be
turned off when its use is not required.

An adapter is available from Ayre should you
need to connect the digital output to an S/PDIF
input that uses an RCA connector.

AC Power

The CX-7eMPmay be plugged directly into an
unswitched wall outlet. Although proprietary RFI
(radio-frequency interference) filtering is built into
the CD player, in some situations an AC power-line
filter (such as those offered by Ayre) may provide
additional sonic benefits.

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Controls and

Operation

The Ayre CX-7eMPCD player may be controlled
using either the front panel buttons or the included
remote control handset. Basic functions are available
at both locations, while additional functions are
available only at the remote control handset.

Remote Control

The supplied remote control handset can operate

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both the CX-7e
preamplifier or integrated amplifier. The controls to
operate the CD player are grouped towards the top
of the handset, while those for the preamplifier or
integrated amplifier are grouped towards the
bottom.

CD player as well as an Ayre

The remote control handset uses 2 x AAA batteries,
which must be installed before use. Access to the
battery compartment is achieved by sliding the
cover on the rear of the unit.

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