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Aesthetix Calypso with SS power amp: good or bad ?

Folks, wondering if any of you have tried Calypso with SS power amp?

At present working on my set up and by the moment have got
- Sonus Faber Auditor M,
- CD Electrocompaniet EMC 1up
- power amp Electrocompaniet 250

Searching for preamp and Calypso is on top of the list.

It was advised by few people and it's in budget.

Any other alternative to suggest ?

Cheers,

Sergei
sergeik

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pdreher
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I think I've had my Calypso for about 3 years now... a record for me. Have used
it successfully with both ss (Plinius SA-102) and now tubes (McIntosh MC275
mk V). The ability to tweak the sound to ones liking by rolling tubes make it a
keeper for me. If you do get a Calypso, prepare to roll good NOS tubes, as you
will likely be disappointed using the stock or current re-issue tubes. As an
added bonus, Aesthetix is an american company... Glenn Buckley & Jim White
provide friendly, first rate customer service.
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pdreher
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Jimf - curious as to what tubes Andy recommended for your Calypso?
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