The Aesthetix like most all tube phono stages is noisy with very low output (.2 to .3mV) cartridges.
The Xono has state of the art low noise, and high gain (up to 76 dB). Also has more resistance loading steps, and range than any other phono stage, to fine tune any MC cartridge.
The Xono is NOT sterile sounding, but very transparent, slightly warm, and natural sounding!
The Xono has state of the art low noise, and high gain (up to 76 dB). Also has more resistance loading steps, and range than any other phono stage, to fine tune any MC cartridge.
The Xono is NOT sterile sounding, but very transparent, slightly warm, and natural sounding!