I have had the Io for about a year and quite simply it is a stunning piece of equipment. I have had one problem with my unit and that is, it blows a fuse about every month or two. It is either the right or left fuse inside the power supply. I can find no apparent reason for this (line surges etc.). The Io sounds great but it is annoying to have to keep changing fuses. I have taken to leaving the top off the power supply to make it easier. If anyone has an explanation for this please let me know. Also, I am considering a tube swap for the stock tubes. I am pretty happy with my system but if I could ask for anything it would be a bit more magic and presence in the mid-range and a touch more sweetness in the highs (violins) without losing any air or detail. Any thoughts???
Aesthetix Io-Reliability Problems???
I have heard recently from several sources that the Aesthetix Io phono stage has reliability problems and that it runs through tubes very quickly. What has been the experience of Aesthetix Io owners? What types of failures have occured? Are there any non-owners who know the details of the problems? Since I am interested in the Aesthetix Callisto linestage, which is much simpler and carries fewer tubes, I would like to know if the problems with the Io extend to the Callisto as well. Thanks in advance very much for your help.