I have an IO Sig in my system now (single power-supply) and auditioned Rhea for a couple of days last spring. The IO sig is in another league. I have followed Albert Porter's advice and replaced the 12ax7's with selected low-noise telefunkens. However even with the stock tubes I would say that there is a huge difference between the two. The sense of space and ease that the IO provides is really something. I am running it through a CAT ultimate (also re-tubed with vintage mullard and telefunkens).
Aesthetix Rhea - IO-IO Signature
Hello,
is someone out there, who did listen to the Rhea and the IO in the same System ?
I would like to know the differences, I heard, the Rhea is very close to the IO ( or even IO Sign. ).
I listened some time ago to a few phono units in a private System ( Pass XONO, Manley Steelhead, Klyne 7PX3.5, Aesthetix Rhea ) and the Rhea was fine.
What I would like to know, specially from IO Owners who listened to the Rhea:
Is the IO way ahead or not ?
Honest anwer is preferred, I know the price difference of the IO and Rhea, but they are made from the same designer.
another question:
Is the difference between IO and IO Sign. huge ?
Thanks for reading
is someone out there, who did listen to the Rhea and the IO in the same System ?
I would like to know the differences, I heard, the Rhea is very close to the IO ( or even IO Sign. ).
I listened some time ago to a few phono units in a private System ( Pass XONO, Manley Steelhead, Klyne 7PX3.5, Aesthetix Rhea ) and the Rhea was fine.
What I would like to know, specially from IO Owners who listened to the Rhea:
Is the IO way ahead or not ?
Honest anwer is preferred, I know the price difference of the IO and Rhea, but they are made from the same designer.
another question:
Is the difference between IO and IO Sign. huge ?
Thanks for reading