How good is Aesthetix audio?

The Mimas power is 150 into 8 280 into 4 BUT the Modwright KEH 225i is 225W into 8 and 400 into 4! It’s cleaner too…less noisy and has 25W pure class A!!! It just has more control than the Mimas. 

I just got myself a used Mimas with the optional DAC and phono modules this weekend (replacing a W4S 10th DAC & a Black Ice F360 preamp), and I've either screwed up royally, or there's something I need to tweak. 

But, my speakers (Acoustic Energy AE520s) have never sounded so poor. They sound boxy, there's no treble, and the bass is muddy. Now, I'm not a tube guy, but after researching I'm inclined to replace the tubes. Although, they should last a small lifetime.

Saying all that, you can tell there's something special lurking, so I'd rather not return it.  

Anyone else come across this?

The other thing I've just found is there's an iPhone app remote that requires a bluetooth adapter that isn't mentioned in the manual, nor have I seen mentioned online that allows you to update the firmware.

@hiendmmoe Dunno about Eclipse but I have the Mimas driving SabrinaX.  I listen to it on the weekends to the point that my daughter asked my wife if anything wrong w me as I was on my couch all day. 

Comparing w Dagostino integrated, Progression has more bass when listening to Kari Bremnes's Glem ikkje but same amount of drums snares and kicks fr Def Leppard's Hysteria. 

But, I was surprised when listening to Uncle Lucius Keep the wolves away. Dagastino was a bit let down comparing w Mimas as the percussion or whatever the instrument is at the intro, there's more in the Mimas.

Comparing w AR integrated I/50,  there's no contest but I guess that's not a fair comparison. 

I assume the tubes preamp section makes the Mimas the sound I enjoy

I don’t have any experience w/ their power or integrated amps but owned their Calypso pre amp for several years. It was a very high quality piece, performed flawlessly, sounded excellent. The few times I had questions, was able to speak to very knowledgeable folks at the company. I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase something from them again. 

I owned the Calypso Eclipse preamp and the Atlas Eclipse (including Eclipse casework) stereo amp until recently.  I was very happy with them.  Great sound.  Fully balanced and dual mono so very quiet and detailed with lovely full midrange.  The calypso is all tube and the Atlas is hybrid so you get a nice detailed sound with plenty of punch.  The calypso is also extremely flexible, lots of connection options including all inputs accept both RCA and XLR.

One caveat.  The Eclipse casework looks much better to me.  It is available for the Atlas but not the Calypso.  The good looks come at a price though.  The Atlas stereo is heavy, about 100lbs.  The Eclipse casework has sharp edges and the feet are short.  I found it literally painful to move around.  You may not have to move it much but be advised.

I would also say the preamp remote is good not great.

I recently replaced them, but to be fair to Aesthetix, they were replaced by much more expensive gear that I had been considering for a long time.  I do not have experience with the phono or digital but my dealer has had the IO with dual tube power supplies as his reference for probably eight years now.

I sold through The Music Room (highly recommended).  I believe my pre may actually still be available.

I hope this was helpful.