Hi Bill,
I am also using the IO Eclipse, together with the Callisto Eclipse, both with dual power supplies! Very nice combo indeed!
Wow Kong, you just the Aesthetix too? Have you moved to your new place?
Hi Bill,
I am also using the IO Eclipse, together with the Callisto Eclipse, both with dual power supplies! Very nice combo indeed!
Oh yes, I am using the 6 boxes IO + Callisto combo!
My new place is under renovation, and hopefully I can move in before end of Nov.
Oh yes, I am using the 6 boxes IO + Callisto combo!
My new place is under renovation, and hopefully I can move in before end of Nov.
Hi Bill,
56 tubes for IO and Callisto! At the peak, I had to light up 112 tubes (IO + Callisto + 2 pairs of CJ Premier 8) whenever I want some music!
Now I am trying to cut down on the tube count with Pass replacing the CJs
I have to say all this talk about the Io has me making some future plans. This is one of the very few tube phono stages that is compatible with SS preamps. The measured output impedance looks great.
Can any of the IO owners name a one box phono they actively considered to replace their Aesthetix with, that came close?
We have an all BAT rig (2-box/REX pre + four VK-150SE monoblocks) and an all Atma-Sphere rig (2-box/MP-1 Mk. 3.2 + four MA-1 Mk. 3.2 monoblocks). Currently, lol, running solid state Grace Design m905 in pre position + A-S monoblocks. Fortunately, we have great central A/C for all the Class A heat!Hi Bill, 56 tubes for IO and Callisto! At the peak, I had to light up 112 tubes (IO + Callisto + 2 pairs of CJ Premier 8) whenever I want some music! Now I am trying to cut down on the tube count with Pass replacing the CJs
Can any of the IO owners name a one box phono they actively considered to replace their Aesthetix with, that came close?
I can't think of any. The real contributor to drive is the very substantial power supply. You just can't do that with one box. If I were to go from 3 boxes to 2 I'd consider the Atmasphere.
Even with a single supply, the Io really can play dynamics and separation well. NOS tubes ,if you've got the appetite to roll,takes it to another level.
I've tried ASR, Klyne , ARC over the last few years- I'm ok with the Io for now.
Hopefully, I will have it, together with the latest 6 tubes version of the Wavestream Deluxe Phono, back by Xmas.
I am also very interested in auditioning the Atma-sphere MP1, but unfortunately they don't have any dealer in Hong Kong ?
I've had an interest in Wavestream gear...this one in particular intrigues me - http://tinyurl.com/jfkxe3k
If you lived closer, you could hear/borrow my MP-1 Mk. 3.2.
I think the Absolare Phono preamp sounds as good. It has a separate power supply, uses tubes, and no output step up transformers.
Thank you for the offer on the MP-1 What other phono / preamp have you compared it with?
I only heard the Absolare phono at CES shows and it sounded fantastic.Did you audition these the three box eclipse io versus the absolare in the same system? If so, what tt and cart?
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