Aesthetix Collisto Signature or SLP 05 Preamp?

I owned a Calypso and now have an SLP05. I don't know how the Callisto compares with the Calypso, but the Calypso cannot hold a candle to the Cary -- not in terms of sound quality, build quality, pleasure of use. This may not be much help, but my experience after owning the Calypso was that I preferred to go over to the Cary line than to move up the Aesthetix.

Cary pre,Cary amp,there's a natural synergy there.

I liked the Calypso OK but it was easily bettered by the PS Audio PCA-2. I think the Callisto is probably a better Linestage than the Calypso but I haven't heard it myself.

I have no experience with the Cary. However I have upgraded from a Calypso to a Callisto Signature. As good as the Calypso is the Callisto is in another league. If you have the space and the money I can't recommend it highly enough. Since I have gotten the Callisto I have had no urge to change a thing.

I hope some one has compared them directly. That would be interesting.

With Pre-amps.. I have been to hell and back. Now, I am in heaven. Another vote for Mr Had (Cary SLP)

I have also owned many of the top rated preamps from all of the usual suspects, and have settled in quite nicely with the SLP-05.