Aesthetix Calypso

Aesthetix Calypso tube preamplifier.

Includes new set of factory tubes, remote, box and manual. I can include a power cord if you like.

The Calypso has been in the elite group of Absolute Sound's "Editor's Choice" award recipients every year since 2014 (in the $5,000-$10,000 preamp category), and is also included on the top-tier Stereophile "Class A" recommended list.

Please add 3% pp and shipping costs if not local sale. Will ship fully insured with signature on receipt.

CALYPSO TUBE LINESTAGE

Calypso is an all-tube linestage suitable for audio and home cinema systems. Fully balanced circuitry from input to output, including internal balancing of single-ended inputs, results in common mode signal rejection and cleaner sound. The innovative discrete switched resister volume control maximizes resolution at any listening level. Every input is both single-ended and balanced for greater versatility. Home theatre bypass mode, absolute phase setting and full function remote are added conveniences. The all-aluminum chassis is rigid, acoustically inert and simply beautiful.

Fully balanced differential circuitry with ability to internally balance a single ended input signal. Zero feedback. Discrete switched resistor volume control with 88 1dB steps. All tube amplification and output (4 tubes total). Two sets of XLR and two sets of RCA outputs per channel. Bypass mode for home theatre processor throughput. Absolute phase, selectable via front panel or remote control. Full function remote included.

Inputs: 5 line RCA or XLR (balanced), plus 1 tape, RCA or XLR Outputs: 2 RCA (SE) and XLR (balanced), 1 tape RCA Line level gain: 23 dB single ended (SE), in/out, and 29 dB balanced/out Volume control: switched resistor network volume control with 88 1 dB steps Front panel controls: main input, tape input select, volume, balance, phase, mute, display, and bypass Remote controls: main input, tape input select, volume, balance, phase, mute, display, bypass and standby Frequency response: +- 0.25 dB, 20 Hz - 20 Khz Signal to noise: measured at 70 dB minimum, A-weighted (ref 1 mv input, 75 dB gain setting) Line input impedance: 40 k ohms SE, 80 k ohms balanced Maximum line input: 3.5 volts SE, 7.0 volts RMS balanced Output impedance: 1K ohms SE, 600 ohms balanced Recommended amplifier load: 10K ohms or greater (SE), 20K ohms or greater (Balanced) Tubes, each channel: (line section) V1 (12AX7 or equivalent), V2 (6922/6DJ8) Power consumption: 20 watts standby, 60 watts active Physical dimensions: 4 3/8" high, 17 7/8" wide, 18" deep including jacks Shipping weight: 40 lbs.