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Aesthetix Romulus Signature Upgrade Worth the $3,000 ?

Hi all,

I just purchased a "base" Aesthetix Romulus and am very happy with it. Has anyone had their unit upgraded to Signature or heard the base unit and Signature unit side by side? I am wondering what the sonic differences were and if you think it is a worthwhile upgrade. The vast majority of my units use is spinning cd's on a high resolution system. I would be particularly interested in the difference in dynamics and bass extension with the upgrade.

Thanks for looking!!

billandsol

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billandsol OP
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Hi all! I just got back from a long week, what a great surprise to see all you folks chiming in! I might have wondered if I vanished...
I haven't taken the plunge into streaming although I know this has that capability so that is for the future and I am sure you all will help me get educated!
i am using a symposium svelte and their precision couplers under the unit and one of the 14" wide HRS damping plates behind the faceplate side to side. I have got to try one of the apprentice shelves but I also hear the HRS feet they include in the sig upgrade work really well too!
more after dinner, thanks everyone!!

billandsol OP
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Also, I have to 2 electro harmonix 6922's and 2 Teslov e83cc's in the unit. Does anyone know if they are the oem tubes?
billandsol OP
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Hey all, need to catch up. Romulus is the only Aesthetix piece. System for cd is Romulus to BAT 51se to BAT 600 se to Sasha 1, all KS Emotions throughout. pretty cool. 
Sounds like the Signature upgrade is more on the USB streaming side. I have not gotten into that "new" technology but that is one reason I bout the Romulus, the future.
Any suggestions on replacement tubes to maximize dynamics and bass extension?
billandsol OP
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I ordered a pair of Gold Lions to switch out the E83ccsTeslovaks and we will see how that goes. Is anyone using the EAT tube dampers that Aesthetix apparently has used in some review samples? Thoughts? I figured those were the more important of the 2 sets to roll first.

Also, almost forgot, I am using a Shunyata Alpha Digital cord on the Romulus but have nothing to compare it to. What is everyone using with success?

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billandsol OP
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Standby mode shuts the tubes down completely. Anyone here know what standby keeps powered up other than the blue light on the front panel? Are you guys leaving your units on for best sound?
billandsol OP
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Grannyring, you were right about the Gold Aeros, very nice change for the better over the Teslovaks!

What would you recommend in place of the EH6922's? (Since you are 1 for 1!)

Thanks!

billandsol OP
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Ok so based on all the great feedback and input from you all, I will look for a PS Audio PWT to run to my Romulus. Are there different versions of the PWT or is it unchanged since it was introduced? Also, what digital cable has been used to connect the 2 units?

billandsol OP
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Okay, so I want to thank everyone for jumping in on this thread, it has been fun and beneficial! But, we take a turn. I have sold my Romulus and am getting a Pandora Signature in its' place. I will initially use my Oppo 105 bluray player and a Kubala Expression rca digital cable to drive it but that is short term. I've seen here that the PS Audio PWT is a major improvement over the captive Romulus drive, what other transports have been used with success? Also digital cables? Everyone thanks in advance and have a great weekend!
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