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Aesthetix + AtmaSphere

I went from an all AtmaSphere system to an all Aesthetix system. ( with a Simaudio system as a solid state detour)
I really loved the AtmaSphere rig, but felt my Vandersteen’s might like a little more power. So I changed up, and as always, I’m missing something about The AS.  There is just some of that magic missing.  My question is: has anyone here tried the Aesthetix Calypso with AtmaSphere M60’s?  Or even the more powerful M1’s?   I don’t have a lot to complain about with my Aesthetix Atlas, but man, that OTL magic.....
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gdnrbob
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@twodophins, @zipost ,
Yes, I was on the phone with Ralph and his assistant a few times, and they agreed the MP-1 is the way to go.

Bob
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zipost
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fyi...something to consider; the Mp1 can only be run in balanced configuration No Expections!
bigboltz OP
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@audioconnection hey John, I can’t remember off the top of my head, but I went with your recommendation and verified with volt meter
bigboltz OP
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The MP1 is out of range for me financially, but I’m sure it’s amazing.  The MP3 was great.  I’m wondering if anyone has tried a Calypso with M60s
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atmasphere
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fyi...something to consider; the Mp1 can only be run in balanced configuration No Expections!
This statement isn't entirely true. We can outfit the MP-1 and MP-3 with additional RCA connections (both already have two unbalanced line level inputs).

Since phono cartridges are a naturally balanced source there doesn't seem much sense to adding RCAs to the phono input unless the preamp is a demo for a dealer. Just get the right interconnect cable and its all good. 

We've added RCA main outputs too- but the have to be switched. In a nutshell you can't have balanced and unbalanced at the same time so if RCAs are used then the XLRs become single-ended also.
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