AYRE MX-R - Manual (Page 7)

Controls and
Operation
The Ayre MX-R has a front-panel button for conventional
stand-alone operation. The amplifier may also may be
controlled by other linked components via the AyreLink
communication system. Alternatively the AyreLink port may be
used to accept a trigger signal from another component, thereby
controlling the amplifier’s operating state.
Status LED and Standby Button
There is a status LED on the amplifier’s front panel that
indicates the operational status of the unit.
The status LED on the front panel is also the standby button.
Pressing this button selects between the “Standby” and
“Operate” modes.
Green = Standby
Blue = Operate
When the amplifier is first connected to AC power, the status
LED will glow green, indicating that the unit is in “Standby”
mode. When the listener presses the front-panel button, the
unit changes to “Operate” mode and the indicator light glows
blue.
In the green “Standby” mode the output stage is turned off,
while the input circuitry remains powered. This allows the unit
to warm up quickly for optimal sonic performance, yet reduces
the power consumption from 120 watts to 45 watts.
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