How good is Aesthetix audio?


Aesthetix audio always seems to run under the radar. They have been around for awhile but don’t seem to get a lot of attention. Here on Audiogon, they seem to pop up here and there, but never with any consistency. I have always heard good things about them but how do they stack up against their peers? Their top of the line Eclipse range has always fascinated me, especially their power amps, but kinda risky not having ever heard one or even knowing much about their sound. 

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Fantastic sounding, robust engineering, good post sale support w upgrade path, reasonable case work without excess… in business a long time….. = wow.

i have owned a Pandora DAC ( signature ) for a decade..other than chasing better sound w NOS tubes..no urge to change….

i have also setup more than a few systems that include Aesthetix gear, recently two w Mimas…. very nice bit of kit… especially w card based DAC…. 

I’ve had a used Rhea Signature phono stage for about six months now.  I was able to demo it in home against a CJ an Allnic and a couple of others and it was the best sounding amp easily.   
 

The Rhea Signature is able to accommodate up to three tonearms, remotely switch between all three and change the gain and loading as well.

Also, their support over the phone and e-mail has been fantastic.  Highly recommended!

I have not seen any agreement regarding phono stages that outperform the Aesthetix Io Eclipse with dual power supplies and good NOS tubes (some say: Allnic 8000 - others: maybe - a question of taste). You can find a lot of info on the Io  here , mostly from happy long-term users.

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@pawoodster did you get an answer on the Bluetooth adapter? I’m trying to update the firmware of my Mimas. Thanks.