Aesthetix Calypso vs ARC LS25 MK2

Swapping out the Calypso tubes is easy and inexpensive......right? They only have 2 12ax7's per channel. What was your final decision on tubes???

Oh my!!! And just whenI was getting quite interested in this (Calypso) pre amp!! I currently have an ARC LS25 and Rhea Phono and was geting ready for a possible change....but I'll wait for your further reports.....good luck!!!

I also have an ARC LS 25 MKl pre-amp. I just made a deal to purchase "sound unheard" a Calypso. I did so because of a few things. Number one: the fine review by JadeM6 and Perfectionist and many others!! I also have an Aesthetix Rhea which I happen to love. I suspect the mating of the two would work well. I have not received it yet but should be here in a week or two. The original owner (the unit is one year old) has the original tubes and also some Siemens and dynaco tubes. I will listen to both and report back to you all on my findings!!

P.S. My hunt for an new TT and arm still continues....also!!

Hey all, I just got my Calypso (used on Audiongon) just last week. Hey Perfectionist, I also have the ARC LS25 mk1.
The Calypso WITH my Rhea is a better match then with my Ls25. I need more time to listen, however.
Also, I may have a slight noise problem with either a tube OR one of my ASL Hurricane power amps. I will also report back.

P.S. My Audiogon person I bought from has been very supportive.

Great!

So tell us what you listen to?

so would I!!!