Aesthetix Callisto sgn. Volume soft


Hi , I need help I bought a used Callisto sgn. Year 2004 made.
First power up fuse blow, replaced new fuses, volume is so soft, need to pass 3 o,clock plus 3 click. Replace el34 with national electronics said to be nos seimen. Not yet replace the 12ax7 on the PS,
Replaced v1 with amperex nos, v2 with tele nos. Still waiting to order for v3, v4 replacement.
But why is so soft?
My calypso do not have this problem, but I sold it.
csng1
I have a Calypso. If the Callisto is like my Calypso then there are jumpers in it to change the gain level. My Calypso sounded much better when I increased the gain.

Bob
Bob,

Good suggestion but the Aesthetix preamp has no jumpers, just the twin volume controls on the front panel.

The Aesthetix Io (phono) has gain jumpers on the circuit board unless ordered with front panel volume controls.

The Io volume control version uses same (or similar) design as the Callisto line stage, allowing the user to adjust on the fly.
Hi everyone, thanks for everything,
I have found the problem was v1 right and left channel , problem was faulty nos amperes , now everything sounded good and volume is at 1 o,clock pass that is loud. Said 1 o,clock plus 3 click.
Chris