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Aesthetix Calypso Voltage From 110V to 240V?

Hi

I am interested in getting an Aesthetix Calypso but all the units listed appear to be 110V whilst I am in a 240V country. Does anyone know if the voltage conversion can be done by a technician in my home country easily? I have written to Aesthetix but they say they do not perform voltage conversions for 2nd hand units.

Looking to drive Krell FPB 200c and Dynaudio Contour S3.4's.

The alternative would be a Cary SLP 03 which I have heard in my system. It is musical but I found slightly grainy and lacking richness, dimensionality and tube bloom - could be because of lack of break in - which was surprising for a Cary unit especially the little brother to the SLP 05 which is very well reviewed.

How would the Aesthetix Calypso compare in this regard?

Thanks
mikey8811
nolitan
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Mikey, is there a dealer in your country ? you might want to buy it locally if that is all possible ??
mikey8811 OP
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No, there isn't a local dealer in my country. The dealer who covers my country is based in Singapore which is a 4 hour drive away. Jim White initially forwarded my e-mail to him and he contacted me in June to say he would arrange for a unit for audition but I did not hear from him since and so I brought it up again here since more than 2 months have passed. I do not blame the 'local' dealer as it is probably not cost effective for him to transport a unit cross country. Jim White has been civil in all his e-mail correspondence to me and has every right to refuse my request. As I mentioned in my e-mails I am not opposed to purchasing a local unit at full price with warranty but will need to audition rather than buy with blind faith. I am however, willing to take a risk at 2nd hand prices which was what prompted my search on Audiogon.

All this just means I will not purchase this brand as most of the Hi Fi community in my country will not either.
nolitan
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Mickey, if you dont mind, what is the rest of your gears ? what is your pre-amp at the present situation ?
I might be able to help predict the output as I heard his pre-amp on a number of occasions.
mikey8811 OP
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As I said at the first post

Krell FPB 200c and Dynaudio Contour S3.4's.

I was previously using a Krell KRC which I found too neutral. I have tried the Ayre k-5xe MP which is musical but also on the neutral side.

I tried a Cary SLP 03. It is musical but I found slightly grainy and lacking richness, dimensionality and tube bloom - could be because of lack of break in - which was surprising for a Cary unit especially the little brother to the SLP 05 which is very well reviewed.

How would the Aesthetix Calypso compare in this regard?
nolitan
865 posts
 
Oops, sorry about that...
if you are looking for a fuller, lush, smooth sound, the Jadis pre-amp works very well with the Krells amps.
I have heard of this combo several times & it works very well.
The Calypso in my experience are on the neutral side of things. with the krell combo, you will get a lot of details, punch, dynamics. But I'm afraid it might be a bit analytical especially with the Krells.
Another preamp that you might want to consider are the VAC. These are also very good but a bit pricey. These have some of the traits of the Jadis & the neutrality of the Aestethics. They are more on the lively, forward side of things but its very pleasing. Dynamics & soundstage is very good.
Add to that list the smooth sounding Conrad Johnson pre-amps.
That's all i can think off for the moment.
Hope that helps.
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