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  • Page 1 Ayre EX-8 Owner’s Manual Integrated Hub...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to Ayre ........4...

  • Page 4: Welcome To

    As always, the warmth and immediacy of a live performance are apparent from the first listening. Combining superb resolution and a natural, relaxed quality, your EX-8 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.
  • Page 5 Toggle the rear power switch to the ON (I) position to provide power to the unit. Press the left-hand button on the front of the EX-8 or power button on the included remote control to wake the unit from sleep. Use the right-hand button (on the faceplate) or left and right arrow keys (on the remote control) to select the input you wish to use.

  • Page 6: Connection And

    Connection and Installation The Ayre EX-8 is easy to set up and use. The following guidelines will ensure the installation goes smoothly. At this point, you should consider how you would like to use the EX-8 in your system and how to incorporate your other equipment.
  • Page 7 RCA inputs (S1 and S2). than a single-ended connection. Digital Inputs The Digital base option of the EX-8 includes four The digital inputs on the EX-8 are options which can be inputs, one AES balanced input...
  • Page 8 USB Host USB Host Input Word Clk Optical Inputs AyreLink AyreLink Update USB Audio Input Output AES/EBU Input A y r e EX-8 Integrated Hub Volts Serial No. Boulder, Colorado USA 50/60 Hertz 500 W Max Stereo Preamp/Sub Output Mode Mono Analog Inputs...
  • Page 9 1) Left-hand Button • Sleep/Mute 2) IR Receiver / Status LED 3) Right-hand Button • Input Select 4) Display 5) Balanced Headphone Out 6) Single-ended Headphone Out 7) Volume Control...
  • Page 10 Preamplifier Outputs The Stereo/Mono Selection The balanced and single-ended preamplifier outputs on switch lets you configure your the rear panel of the EX-8 allow for a seperate preamplifier outputs for amplifier/subwoofer to be driven. Two switches different purposes. accessible through the rear panel allow for these outputs to be configured as mono or stereo.
  • Page 11 These outputs are not compatible with single-ended headphones. 3.5mm Headphone Jacks: Headphones with a 3.5mm stereo connector can be used with the EX-8 by using a ¼” to 3.5mm adapter. Balanced Only use headphones with stereo phone plugs (two insulating rings).
  • Page 12 The word clock output in source to the EX-8. the Ayre EX-8 is derived from the ultra-low phase-noise master clock built into the Digital base option. Firmware Update Port The Firmware Update port allows you to update core Firmware with a USB flash drive.

  • Page 13: Controls And

    Controls and Operation System-sleep mode reduces The following chapter details operation of the EX-8. On the power consumption of the front of the unit, you will find two buttons, a status LED, a display, an IR receiver for the remote, and a the EX-8 without turning it volume knob.
  • Page 14 Volume Control The EX-8 volume control is The volume control in the EX-8 is motorized and may purely analog. be controlled using the knob on the front of the unit, the remote control handset, or a network application. Input Selection...
  • Page 15 AyreLink connected components to the same level. Sample Rate When digital audio is playing, the EX-8 will display the sample rate it is receiving. If you are expecting a different sample rate than what the EX-8 shows, check the settings in your source software.
  • Page 16 HDCD Indicators If Pacific Microsonics HDCD headers are detected in the digital data-stream, the HDCD icon will appear on the screen to indicate the EX-8 is playing true HDCD. Pre-emphasis Indicator The letters PRE beside the sample rate indicates that the current track was recorded with pre-emphasis, and the proper de-emphasis EQ is being applied.
  • Page 17 Remote Handset The provided remote control handset will operate the Ayre EX-8 as well as other Ayre products. The top row of buttons contains illuminating product selection keys. By pressing one of these, you may select which type of device you would like to control.

  • Page 18: Setup And

    Setup and Customization Your EX-8 offers a high level of flexibility in terms of setup. The following information will allow you to configure the unit in the best way for your system. Setup Menu To access and operate the menu, you may either use the remote included with the unit, or the two buttons to the left of the display.
  • Page 19 Operation using front panel buttons To access the menu, you must first place the unit into System-sleep mode. This can be done by pressing and holding the left-hand button for 3 seconds and will be indicated by a green status LED. Next press and hold the right-hand button for three seconds.
  • Page 20 System. The Input sub-menu will allow you to access settings The EX-8 setup menu has specific to each input installed in your EX-8. five sub-menus, which allow you to optimize the amplifier The Output sub-menu contains settings for the output for your system.
  • Page 21 Ayre source component. For example, if a turned on. CX-8 is connected via TOSLINK to the Optical 1 input of the EX-8, an AyreLink ID of ‘C’ should be assigned to the Optical 1 input. Reset (Yes / No) – Selecting Yes will restore all settings for the selected input to their default.
  • Page 22 Digital Level (0db, -6db, -12db) – The Digital Level allows you to lower the output from the digital side of the EX-8 in order to more closely match the level of your analog sources. This setting effects all the digital inputs.
  • Page 23 Wi-Fi Setup – The AP and WPS functions found here allow you to connect your EX-8 to a home network. For detailed instructions, please refer to the Wi-Fi setup section of the manual (page 29).
  • Page 24 Factory Reset function. Auto-Sleep Mode (Enable / Disable) – In order to save energy, the EX-8 can automatically disable its audio circuitry when a selected digital input remains inactive for a period of 30 minutes. As soon as the input becomes active again, or if any other changes are detected, the audio circuitry is automatically re-enabled.
  • Page 25 Firmware Updates Firmware updates over the Firmware updates will be made available for the EX-8 as network may take up to 30 new features are added or as ease of use is improved. minutes, depending on your There are two types of firmware updates that are network connection.
  • Page 26 To perform a USB firmware update, please refer to the following procedure. 1) If the EX-8’s firmware revisions do not match the revisions available at www.ayre.com/ex8_support.htm, you may download the new files from the website to your computer by following the links on the page.
  • Page 27 Be sure to insert the flash drive into the Firmware Update port and not either of the USB Host ports, as these will not allow the unit to update. 5) Turn the power switch on the back panel of the unit into the ON position.

  • Page 28: Streaming And

    The EX-8 can be connected either with a standard network cable, or with the included USB Wi-Fi adapter. Network Connection Once set up, the EX-8 will be available for playback from a variety of applications. Connection quality has a significant effect on sound quality.
  • Page 29 Wi-Fi Protected Setup If your Wi-Fi router supports WPS, this is likely the (WPS) is a common feature quickest and easiest way to connect your EX-8 to your in wireless routers. home Wi-Fi network. You will need to know how to activate the WPS function on your wireless router.
  • Page 30 1) Connect the included USB Wi-Fi adapter to one of the two “USB host” ports on the rear- panel of the EX-8. Also connect your unit to your home router using an Ethernet cable. 2) Using your smart device, open the mConnect To download mConnect, application.
  • Page 31 Wi-Fi Connection with the AP function By hosting its own network The Access Point (AP) function causes the EX-8 to temporarily, the EX-8 allows temporarily host its own Wi-Fi network. By connecting you to connect to it with a to this network with a smart device, you may provide the...
  • Page 32 “The device is attempting to connect to the network”. Press OK. 11) At this point, the EX-8 will stop hosting its own network, and attempt to join the network you selected. If it is successful, the EX-8 will display “Connection success!”...
  • Page 33 As shipped from the are a few you might like. factory, the EX-8 is a “Roon Ready Endpoint”, which will allow you to connect to and control the EX-8 from a Roon control application. Generic UPnP Applications...

  • Page 34: Numbers And

    Numbers and Specifications Analog Inputs One Balanced: 8 V rms max Two Single-ended: 4 V rms max Digital Inputs Optical/SPDIF/AES • PCM 16, 20, 24 bits at 44.1 - 192 kHz • DSD64 (as DoP) • PCM 16, 20, 24 bits at 44.1 - 384 kHz •...

  • Page 35: In Case Of

    If the fault persists, try restarting the EX-8. Fuse Blown If either of the internal fuses in the EX-8 has blown, this fault will be displayed. The fuses will need to be replaced to clear the fault.
  • Page 36 1) Turn the volume control all the way down. 2) Return the EX-8 to Active mode by pressing the left-hand button on the faceplate twice. 3) If the DC Offset fault does not reappear, then the problem is likely in the attached source component.
  • Page 37 Ayre dealer for further assistance. Network Connection Issues If the EX-8 cannot be seen by devices on your home network or if playback is inconsistent, the following steps may help. If you are using a wireless connection, try connecting the EX-8 with an Ethernet cable to see if that resolves the problem.
  • Page 38 If you are experiencing any issues with the USB audio input, please try the following; Try using the stock USB A to B cable that came with your EX-8. Some custom USB cables, or cables of excessive length, can cause issues with USB connectivity and playback.

  • Page 39: Statement Of

    Your Ayre EX-8 integrated hub is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date the unit was shipped from Ayre. Additionally, you have the option at no cost to begin the warranty from your date of purchase by returning the...
  • Page 40 Ayre will not be responsible for any shipping damage and strongly recommends the purchase of shipping insurance. 3. Ayre reserves the right to inspect any product that is the subject of any warranty claim prior to repairing or replacing it. Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with Ayre.
  • Page 41 5. The above warranty is the sole warranty given by Ayre and is in lieu of all other warranties. All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose shall be strictly limited to the duration of the above warranty.
  • Page 42 International Warranty Warranty terms outside of North America may vary. Please contact the authorized Ayre distributor in your country of purchase for the terms of warranty and also the service itself.

  • Page 43: A Place For

    A Place for Notes Serial Number: Purchase Date: Dealer: Salesperson:...
  • Page 44 Ayre Acoustics, Inc. 6268 Monarch Park Place Suite B Niwot, Colorado 80503 www.ayre.com +1-303-442-7300...

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