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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.
rayhall

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detlof
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Hi Gerry,
Now I come in with questions too:
1. Tube changes?
2. Did you keep the original brands?
3. What is a "second power supply" ? An upgrade or beefed up version or are you cascading them in a way unsing two supplies, which to me seems unlikely, though.
Regards,
detlof
detlof
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Kudos and thanks to Albertporter for sharing his expert knowledge with us
detlof
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Albert, I've been downrated in this thread, when expressing my respect and my thanks for sharing your expertise with us, but I'll do so again, becuase though you did not address me directly, you have helped me a lot to understand better.
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