Ayre Acoustics K-5x - Manual (Page 8)

Controls and
Operation
At the heart of the Ayre K-5x’s control system is a
sophisticated microprocessor. This microprocessor is
normally “asleep” and all digital systems are turned
off, including the master clock. When the
microprocessor receives a command, either from the
front panel or the remote control, it “wakes up” to
execute the command, and then immediately returns
to “sleep” mode. This system ensures noise-free
reproduction of music signals.
Volume Control
The volume level is changed
with the front panel knob.
The remote control may also be
used to change the volume.
The Ayre K-5x’s exclusive volume control yields
superlative sonic performance. Field-Effect
Transistor (FET) switches combine with discrete
metal-film resistors to create a volume control with
crystal-clear transparency and no moving parts,
along with digital accuracy and repeatability. The
volume control comprises 66 individual levels, each
with a step size of 1.0 dB allowing for precise
selection of the desired volume setting.
When the unit is first connected to an AC power
source, the volume level defaults to “11”, a relatively
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