Qns on Ayre AX-7e Int Amp

please see Ayre AX-7emages below:

http://www.google.com/search?q=ayre+ax-7e&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=MgzeT8PMIoPM6QHQ15yhCw&ved=0CGQQsAQ&biw=1172&bih=546

http://www.ayre.com/images/products/detailimages/Ayre_AX-7e.jpg

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/ayre-ax-7e-integrated-amplifier--2

http://www.ayre.com/ax7e.htm

You can also Google on Ayre AX-7e images

The left front side of my Ayre AX-7e integrated amplifier states it is the Evolution model. Unfortunately, it is too difficult for me to look at the back panel (too many wires to pull). If needed, I suggest you call Ayre and ask them. Many people believe the AX-7e sounds better when using balanced connections (XLR) instead of unbalanced ones (RCA).

The article below describes the differences between the AX-7 and the AX-7e amplifers.

http://www.stereophile.com/content/ayre-ax-7-integrated-amplifier-wes-phillips-march-2008

see review of the Ayre AX-7e integrated amplifier from Audiogon:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ramps&1237593807

I hope all of the above helps. Ayre customer service is excellent and I suggest you call them for more information, as needed.

Wyred : Unfortunately, Ayre Acoustics does not list an email address on their web site. They prefer to use the phone for customer service. I suggest you call them at 1.303.442.7300 x223. See

http://www.ayre.com/contact.htm

If you cannot call Ayre Acoustics, you could mail them and ask your question. I am a little confused since both Countingbackwards and I have explained how to identify an "evolution" model of the Ayre AX-7e. In my opinion, if you are going to buy the AX-7 amp, you should buy the "evolution" AX-7e model since it is much better sounding than the older AX-7 version.

As noted above, all evolution AX-7e models have the word "evolution" written in gold lettering under the Ayre logo on the front front panel. I checked my AX-7e and it does have the words "evolution " on the left front side of the amplifier as described above by Countingbackwards.

Wyred: As Sandstone suggested above you could contact the Ayre distributor in Singapore. As Sandstone posted above, it is possible the unit you are looking at was converted from a AX-7 to a AX-7e model. This Distributor should be able to answer your question on the AX-7 or the AX-7e amplifier. If not, ask them to call Ayre in the United States.

For info on Ayre Singaporian Dealers or for information on where to audition Ayre products in Singapore please contact:

Norman Audio Pte. Ltd.
Ivan Cheng
No. 1 , Coleman Street
#04-45 The Adelphi
Singapore
Tel: +65.6339.8286
Fax: +65.6339.7057
info@normanaudio.com
www.normanaudio.com