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February 26, 2015, 09:32 PM #1
Calypso/Sig Wanted - FOUND!
I'm kind of sniffing around, and thinking of shooting one up against my Pass XP-10.
Thoughts? Got one? I see a few on the auction sites; is $2500 insulting?CD
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February 27, 2015, 01:33 PM #2
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Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
I have been considering the same (I currently own a Calypso) and I think it may be difficult to buy a Calypso Signature for $2,500 based on what I have seen in the market. I think you will need to be above $3,000.
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February 27, 2015, 01:50 PM #3
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February 27, 2015, 02:44 PM #4
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Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
There is an Aesthetix Calypso for sale on Audiogon with an asking price of $2,700. I don't think $2,500 is unreasonable at all
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February 27, 2015, 02:46 PM #5
Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
The one listed on Agon right now (non Sig) was $2500 the other day. Looks like he raised it to $2700.
If you do end up getting to listen to one Chris, try to have some different tube sets around (12ax7 and 6922 or variants) so you can hear what it can do with the different tube types/makes.Avanti Audio
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February 27, 2015, 03:39 PM #6
Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
Yeah, I'm talking to that guy. He's offered a fair price; it's a little on the old side (like 6 years).
Pull that trigger?CD
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February 27, 2015, 04:37 PM #7
Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
I have two good buddies that both own the Callisto and Io with multiple power supplies. If you like a warm and rich sound with a very palpable 3D soundstage they are superb. Of course they are not as quiet as comparable solid state preamps, but they have their own very desirable and even 'magical' qualities. They have both required some service over the years, but the company's technical service and support is excellent. The Calypso is a more basic version than the Callisto, with a simpler circuit and integrated power supply.
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February 27, 2015, 04:43 PM #8
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Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
I don't think they have changed much. I paid $2,400 for my used unit. As Mike says you might try a few different 12ax7 and 6dj8 tube combinations. I am currently using RCA 12ax7 and Amperex 6dj8 tubes in mine.
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February 27, 2015, 07:29 PM #9
Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
That's for you to decide, but it seems like a fair price to me.
I'm running NOS 5751 Sylvania Triple Mica Black Plate & 6dj8 Sylvania NCR tubes right now and they are smooth with beautiful midrange and just the right amount of detail for my ears. A couple of weeks ago I slapped in some NOS Tung Sol 12ax7 to compare against the 5751's. They provide more detail than the Sylvania 5751 and sound stunning at lower volumes with clarity beyond reproach but as the volume is dialed up (around 90db), they imparted a bit of fatigue to my ears due to ALL the detail presented. All in all, the Sylvania's are more my style.
I love that tube rolling with this linestage is not only simple (four tubes total with a lift off lid for the chassis) but that it's also easy to ascertain the differences between tube flavors.Avanti Audio
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February 27, 2015, 08:32 PM #10
Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
Ha; I usually have a rule, about asking "should I buy this piece"...because for all I know, someone will take a shine and buy it out from under me.
Hope that's not what happened here; but alas...it's gone.CD
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February 28, 2015, 12:06 AM #11
Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
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February 28, 2015, 01:04 AM #12
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Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
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March 5, 2015, 03:29 PM #13
Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
FOUND!
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March 5, 2015, 10:36 PM #15
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Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
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March 6, 2015, 09:17 AM #16
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March 6, 2015, 11:12 PM #17
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Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
Chris
I have been intrigued by the Calypso looking forward to your impressions with the Pass. Especially how it's 20 db gain works with the input sensitivity of those amps.
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March 7, 2015, 12:18 AM #18
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Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
Jim Perry
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March 7, 2015, 12:31 AM #19
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Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
That's good to know as both of the amps I would use it with have Input Sensitivity of around 1v for full output and are more comfortable with lower gain. Do you know how much you can lower it?
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March 7, 2015, 04:20 AM #20
Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
Good job Chris!
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March 7, 2015, 04:20 AM #21
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Avanti Audio
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March 7, 2015, 08:12 AM #22
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Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
From the Aesthtix website:
The Calypso / Janus is a high gain linestage. Audio systems with efficient speakers and / or sensitiveamplifiers may require less gain. One indication would be a low volume control range, i.e. 0-40 fornormal listening level. Another is excessive tube hiss from the Calypso / Janus (referring to thelinestage section of the Janus). If there is excessive tube hiss and the volume range is greater than40, likely the tubes are the problem and the vacuum tube troubleshooting guide should be consulted.If it is determined that a lower gain setting is desirable, the following procedure details a –12dB gainreduction. Reducing the gain by 12dB will also reduce tube hiss by 12dB.
The instructions are here:
http://www.aesthetix.net/docs/Aesthe...structions.pdf
See the support page at AesthetixJim Perry
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Benz Micro LP-S mr Cartridge
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Aesthetix Calypso Tube preamp
Aesthetix Atlas Amplifier
Proac Response D-40r Speaker
Linn Genki CD Player
Nordost Cable
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March 7, 2015, 09:18 PM #23
Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
When will you receive the Calypso Chris? Is it the Standard or Signature model?
FYI, today I popped the lid on my Calypso Signature just to check what gain setting was set by the factory (I've not played with the settings since its purchase). Mine is set on the low gain option which seems perfect for my almost 94db sensitive loudspeakers as I'm able to do my normal listening between the range of 35 and 65 on the linestage display.Avanti Audio
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March 7, 2015, 09:54 PM #24
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Mike, I'm going to start off with the non-Sig. If it blows me away...I might start soliciting opinions, about the upgrade; or look into getting some cap work independently. Should be here, by next weekend; the question is...will I have any speakers by then?
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March 7, 2015, 10:21 PM #25Avanti Audio
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March 8, 2015, 09:52 AM #26
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Ha; well...the Aerial 6Ts have been packed-up for a while (and have now been sold). And I am without one of my PMC FACT 3s, because it was sent out for a project (I am actually building a "duplicate" pair, from an authentic set of cabinets I purchased...sans drivers, x-over, etc; and I sent the single FACT 3 to the guy building the cross-over for me, so he could voice the new build).
So right now...I have no speakers, for the Main room; just the KEF X-300s in my office, and Pioneer SP-BS22s in my bedroom
FACT 3 should be back soon...and KEF LS-50s right behind that. KEF Ref 1s, god only knowsCD
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March 11, 2015, 08:40 PM #27
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March 11, 2015, 08:53 PM #28
Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
Very nice!
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March 11, 2015, 09:25 PM #29
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How's it sound?
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March 11, 2015, 10:02 PM #30
Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
If you decide to tube with NOS tubes I recommend you contact Andy at Vintage Tube Services. He is recommended by Aesthetix and is very helpful.
I might start soliciting opinions, about the upgrade; or look into getting some cap work independentlyDan Santoni
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March 11, 2015, 11:18 PM #31
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March 11, 2015, 11:36 PM #32
Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
Nice Chris! First impressions of the pairing with Pass and the PMC combo?
What tubes are currently installed?
p.s. dim the display on the Calypso or else you will go blind! LOLAvanti Audio
arc sp-11 or ls27 | arc d130 | vpi classic 2 w/periphery ring w/Si3N4 bearing & sapphire thrust plate & 2x jmw 10.5i | phoenix engineering eagle & road runner | ortofon cadenza bronze, miyajima zero mono | sentec eq11 w/ Sylvania 5751 TMBP & CBS 7318 | auditorium a23 | canton ref 9 dc | 2x m&k v125 | oppo bdp-95 | chord qutest | lumin d1 & sbooster | avanti audio vivace cables
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March 12, 2015, 09:02 AM #33
Re: Calypso/Sig Wanted
Too soon to tell, on the sound. Not only has it only been here a day; but I've been without my system for a number of weeks. Need to let things settle in a bit, before critical listening (break-in for the ears ).
Initial impressions: when it's good, it's very good. Play something in it's wheelhouse, and there's great weight and tone...just like a good tube pre-amp should. Couple of times, I got kind of this "hollowed-out" presentation; very flat, and 2-D. So my initial thought, is it might be unforgiving of source; though my only one right now, is TIDAL through the Aurender. Might also need some tube tweaking.
I thought I had Mullard CV4004s around. Either I accidentally let them go, with a piece of gear...or (hopefully), they're in the pre-stage of my PrimaLuna tube IA. So last night...just to get things up and going; I started with GL new prod, in the 6922 slot...and Tung Sol in the 12ax7. Hey...you need to start somewhere, to establish a base right?
Thanks for thoughts on the Sig upgrade. I've heard mixed opinions. Some have said, BIG difference; others said, not so much. We'll see.CD
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This is a 12 volt LPS....is that sufficient ?....I thought one needed something like 19/20 volts, especially if doing DSP, etc.
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