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Aesthetix Calypso Voltage From 110V to 240V?
This is odd because Aesthetix changed my unit from 110 to 240V last year. WWho did you speak to? did you call their customer service or a dealer? 
Bel Canto DAC3 without preamp
i have the DAC3 and plinius 100MK3. pairing without a pre-amp sounded great, although I used one in my system 
Ikemi owners?
I had a similar issue when I first purchase it but my dealer sent it to Linn for service. you should contact Linn to arrange for service. 
Aesthetix Calypso owners - need your help
nevermind - I found it on Google. 
Aesthetix Calypso owners - need your help
Thanks alot for the info. I've been doing some reading on tube roles for this pre-amp. The only info that is consistent is that 10M gold pin is the way to go - but the price!!! also, I have no idea where to find them.Anyway, Any other info you hav... 
Aesthetix Calypso owners - need your help
Thanks everyone for the info. What do you guys use for the load setting - low or high?Also where do you buy your tubes? I'll call Andy at Vintage tubes services in the meantime.Samhar, I saw 4004 sold in Upscale audio. Is this the same ones you ar... 
Opinions: ML 390S, Esoteric D70, Opus21, Capitole?
I'm in the same boat as you are on searching digital w/ volume control. Sorry cant comment on those players, but I have two other players that I can ad (to make you even more confuse). one player that fits your description is logitech transporter.... 
Linn Akurate Amps with JM Lab Electra 1007 BE
how does JM lab sound with Linn amps? 
Best headphones for iTouch
i heard good thing about hte UE superfi 5. glad you found what you liked. if you are looking at more serious headphones for critical listening, you should look at stuff like HD650 or AKG701/702. I bought AKG701 for listening at home while working.... 
Best headphones for iTouch
if you are using casually, I think S 530 or ultimate ears UE11 are overkill. I use shure e4c, which you can find on Ebay for 90-120ish. I tried several models brands and in ear is definitely the one to use with Ipods/iphone. the new shure SE model... 
Pathos logos or classic
thanks for the responses and good comment of my sytem. You are right that I'm looking to replace my VTL and Plinius amp. While this don't constitute as an upgrade in any way, I am looking to shift things around for the following reasons:- I have a... 
"Best" Integrated Amp for JMLab Micro Utopia BE
I actually had the same question. Currently using Micro Be but with separate pre/power but Looking for a simpler solution.I have not started auditioning again, but I am interested on the following integrated:- Ayre (heard great things about it)- Y... 
Best PRE AMPLIFIER / AMPLIFIER for DIVA UTOPIA
don't know about Bel Canto, but Ayre should be a good match wit Diva. I heard it at a dealer recently and liked it alot. 
Shunyata Hydra 8 Manual Help
Thanks for the info. I'll contact Shunyata about it.jeff, can you elaborate on the performance issues? Also, the correct sequence is turn off first before plugging/unplugging then turn on hydra last, correct? 
Vandersteen 2wq with two way monitors
Jimburger, Maxgain, and Swampwalker:thanks for your inputs. To answer one of the question, micro utopia be low frequency response is -3db at 50Hz and -6db at 45Hz... so it is higher than the desired -3db at 40Hz.Jimburger, the manual at page 5 pos...