Supratek Cabernet vs Aesthetix Callisto Sig?


I know this is probably a longshot, but has anybody put these two up against each other in the same system? I know they both have their devotees but I'm looking for an actual comparison here, not the usual "I haven't heard xxx, but I sure love my ZZZ, it's the best thing I've ever heard, yada yada yada".

Thanks!
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Oh well, I guess I will chime in and yada yada yada a bit. I own a Callisto Sig and these are really tough to find unless you're willing to buy a new unit. The Cabernet seems to be a little more available here but still not so many on the used market like the ARC Ref2, CAT SL, CJ LS16/17, etc. I suspect your gut feeling of this being a longshot is indeed quite high. Perhaps you can locate A'gon members near you who have one of these to get a chance to hear it in your own system. This is what I have been able to do with 2 local audiophiles; comparing different models on these systems has been of great great value to all three of us.

I own A1s, the Io, Versa 2 and I used to run with the Wolcotts but now CATs, so our systems appear to be very similar. The Callisto Sig is a phenomenol match here so hopefully you can borrow one of these. Good luck.

John
Mem916, I know of no problems concerning the tonearm wires on the Versa 2. In a few months, I will have my Versa completely overhauled by a long time Versa ownere. I will ask then if there is value to changing the leads. When this is done, I can let you know how it all turns out.

Hey cool, looks like you found a local Supratek owner. Please let us know how the listening sessions work out for you.

John