I recently sold my Aesthetix Calypso signature which i liked very much, especially for the money, and purchased a ARC ref 6se and am extremely pleased with the switch. Obviously a difference in price, but very glad i did it. But the Calypso was very good.
Anybody familiar with both Aesthetix and Audio Research?
Somebody is telling me that Aesthetix is comparable to Arc and I would be using my money more wisely going for a Calypso Signature than an Audio Research ref 6SE. But from reading it seems the Callisto is far superior to the Calypso.
I am already familiar with Arc gear which I like a lot but know little about Aesthetix.
I'll be matching it to a pass xa 25 and am looking for a deeper soundstage(one which goes way back) and more transparency with large orchestral forces.
Some poster was comparing the Calypso Signature to a ref 3 which would of course be a real step back to me.
Anybody know the two brands and have an opinion?
Thanks