Ayon Auris II
Original price was: $11,500.00.$10,000.00Current price is: $10,000.00.
This “Reference” preamp represents the highest standard of preamp based on 6H30 design achievement. Excellence in engineering, a special tube rectified power supply and superior premium components provides a special magic to the reproduction of music. The performance of the new Auris II is outstanding, very musical and neutral, transparent and vivid in its presentation. There is a huge space of the recording environment reproduced with uncanny realism. It offers a holographic soundstage previously unavailable at this price class.
Description
For over 4 decades, Ayon Audio has been handcrafting world class vacuum tubes and vacuum tube audio equipment, setting the benchmark and new standards for high end audio performance. Altruistic reliability, product durability, Ayon Iconic design and superb resale value.
Since its market launch in 2014, astonishing consumers and professionals with a new benchmark of sonic precision and performance reliability, the Auris is hailed as a legend in its own time. The Ayon Audio Auris inspires the admiration and loyalty of Audiophiles worldwide. Styled to fit a new, modern design with unsurpassed audio quality. It is one of the rare tube preamps capable of offering the finest in recorded music with real/live tonal characteristics. Voiced to perfection, the Auris preamplifier is exceptional and spectacular in every detail. We have re-designed the output stage, power supply, phonostage (new phono re-design) and the quality of the components have been dialed-in to purity in key areas.
The low Output Impedance, purist parallel Single Ended 6H30 circuit topology, using zero dB negative feedback is an exclusive Ayon design. The Line Gain is user Switchable, 0dB or +6dB, therefore the Auris II preamplifier offers a very versatile coupling with any type of amplifier. Completely modular and upgradable for future enhancements. Options are: unbalanced or fully balanced/unbalanced, Signature version and Phono MM/MC-H, MC option for all your wants and needs. All existing Auris I version preamps can be retrofitted to the newest version II.
The Ayon Auris “Reference” preamp represents the industry benchmark in preamplifier design, based on 6H30 vacuum tube. Excellence in engineering, a special vacuum tube rectified power supply and superior premium components provide a special magic to the reproduction of music. The performance of the new Auris II is outstanding, very musical and neutral, transparent and vivid in its presentation. Music is reproduced with uncanny realism, with a holographic soundstage setting a new standard, previously unavailable at this price point.
Features & Design
Full-featured class A single-ended & true balanced triode vacuum tube stereo preamplifier
Vacuum Tubes
We believe that the simplest circuits work best together with the shortest signal path.
The shorter the signal path is, the less possibility of sonic degradation from various sources, including the wire itself. Even on the circuit boards, the copper traces are kept to a very minimum length. The completely redesigned circuit board provides a more straightforward and direct approach to the signal paths.
Signal Path
We believe that the simplest circuits work best together with the shortest signal path.
The shorter the signal path is, the less possibility of sonic degradation from various sources, including the wire itself. Even on the circuit boards, the copper traces are kept to a very minimum length. The completely redesigned circuit board provides a more straightforward and direct approach to the signal paths.
Very short signal path
Simplest direct circuit path for purest musical sound and high reliability
Low output impedance to drive any tube or solid-state power amp
High current and low impedance design that operates tubes in the best areas their curves
Minimal discrete wiring for optimum signal propagation
High quality parts throughout
Selector switch engages relays located near RCA jacks to switch all inputs
Tube – Power Supply
The power supplies have been further refined with new components and enhanced AC line noise filtration. Low noise power transformer, chokes and filters provide total isolation between the input and output stages which makes this a pure power source.
We also use electrolytic capacitors with much larger storage capacity to make up for the loss in filtering when using resistors in lieu of inductors.
Tube rectified power supply
Superior noise reduction
Low noise –insulated power transformers
Power transformers are excellent damped and RFI/EMI ultra-shielded
Innovative power supply provides a high-speed energy delivery on transients
Dual choke filtered power supply for 6H30 tubes
Separate and isolated power supplies over each stage of amplification
Regulated DC filament supplies with soft-start power up for extended tube life
AC power line filter to avoid noise and hash from entering into the unit.
High capacitance energy storage.
Dual Grounding System
The modification of the grounding topology leads to increased rejection of noise from the power supply and other areas. The dual grounding topology used in all of our amplifiers is quite unique to the whole hi-end tube amplification industry. Such extensive topology provides for quieter backdrop for which the music can unfold in its entirety.
It further establishes the quick and controlled bass response and the full-bodied expression of the high frequency. The ground leg of the signal has not been neglected and given meticulous attention in its implementation. The importance of proper grounding cannot be over emphasized.
Central one-point star earth grounding
Dual grounding system
Components
The type of parts used therefore must have a synergistic relationship to the circuit they are placed in. It is this relationship of which type of part to use where, that ranks our products apart from the mass.
Mechanical and Electrical Construction
The high-grade aluminium chassis impart a richer, more lustrous tonality with a cleaner background and less hash and grain. All brushed anodized anti-vibration resonance and
non-magnetic chassis is fully hand assembled to insure the highest level of craftsmanship.
High selected, best quality passive components used in all applications
High speed & high-quality audiophile grade coupling capacitors
Special tube sockets with beryllium- copper spring pins
High quality – RCA input jack
Neutrik / Swiss – XLR connectors
Special isolated – internal wiring
Gold-plated industrial grade PCB
High quality Input selector
High quality Balanced Volume control
Quadrable electrically-controlled analog volume control
Improved heat ventilation chassis
2 chrome knobs, custom-made for Ayon
The aluminium feet are resonance absorbing types
IR metal remote commander
Chassis finish: Black
Optional Phono Board
The optional Phono Amplifier contains the best possible Parts available on the Market today. It has a Gain of 45 dB for MM or MC-H Cartridges and 65 dB Gain for low Output MC Cartridges. The Input Load is fixed 47 K for MM-MCH. Remote selectable Load 100 Ohm, 470 Ohm and 1 K for MC.
| Tube Preamplifier | Ayon Auris II |
| Class of Operation | Pure Class A, Triode |
| Tube Complement: Line | 6H30 |
| Maximum Output (at 1 kHz ) | ~ 20V rms |
| S/N ratio | > 98 dB |
| Input Impedance | 100 KOhm |
| Output Impedance | ~ 300 Ohm |
| Frequency Response / Line | 5Hz – 125kHz / -3dB |
| Harmonic Distortion (at 1V ) Line | < 0.01% |
| Input | 4 x Line-RCA, 1 x Phono MM or MC-H, MC, (1 x HT-RCA), 2 x Line-XLR |
| Output | 2x RCA, 1x Balanced XLR , 1x Tape out |
| Line Output Gain | Switchable 0dB or +6dB |
| Max. Phono Gain MM/MC-H / Line Output | 45dB or 51dB |
| Max. Gain Phono MC / Line Output | 65dB or 71dB |
| Input Impedance Phono MM/MC-H | 47 KOhm |
| Input Impedance Phono MC | 100 Ohm, 470 Ohm, 1 KOhm |
| Input Capacitance | 100pF |
| RIAA Frequency Response | <0.2dB / 25Hz-20 kHz |
| Rumble Filter | 10 Hz / -6dB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) cm | 50x43x11 cm |
| Weight | 19 kg |
Specifications subject to change without notice.
2 reviews for Ayon Auris II
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brad –
I recently got the Auris 2 to replace a Cary SLP-05 that has been in my system for about 6 years. I was assured by Paul that the Auris would be much better that the Cary . I was not convinced but wound up ordering it as I knew I had 15 days to audition. I had the Cary playing while I unboxed the Auris and then installed it in the system. My plan was to let it run for a few days and then listen to both a few times back and forth. I let the Auris warm up while I ate lunch and then turned it up ….holy crap , this thing is really good. Very obvious that this Auris is superior in every way. Huge sound stage , better deeper bass , extended but smooth highs,etc. The Cary was the original version without the upgrade but with new tubes last year.
AG –
Hi Paul,
All connected at last – first impressions are a positive shock: luscious, velvety and 3D sound. The edges of notes are not sharp – Very impressed with the new finesse noticed in familiar music. The best at any price. Wide Open.