Qns on Ayre AX-7e Int Amp

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

hgeifman,

appreciate your reply, i tried searching for pictures of the ax7-e online but cannot find one which states evoluation model at the front left panel as mebtioned by you. do u have a picture link?

thank you

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

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.