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Aesthetix Calypso Factory Upgrade to Janus

Dear Sirs,
I want to use a better phono pre-amp than the one I am currently using. The one I am using now is what TAS recommended  ( the Vincent two box  SS  phono ) . Its  ok,  but lacks finesse & power &   not really up there with the best phono stages.  
Can you advise me if its better to just upgrade my Aesthetix Calypso line stage  to  Janus  ( as the Janus has a phono section built in ). I will have to send the pre amp to the factory for the modification.
Or , my other question : Will the Aesthetix Rhea sound better than the  Janus. 
The advantage of upgrading to the Janus is one less interconnect & one less power cable. However , will the separate Rhea  ( only phono )  sound better than the Janus ( when using the phono section of the Janus ).

Awaiting your advice.
Thanks in advance.
tlalpan14600

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ncarv
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I am very pleased with my Janus. 

There are opinions as to whether a built-in phono stage or an outboard one will serve better.

Without having heard the Rhea, I would guess, assuming quality cabling, it would sound better than the Janus.

 Aesthetix states the "Janus represents key features . . . " of the Calypso and Rhea. To me, that means you would be giving up something in both. Why not call Aesthetix and find out what those features might be? 

There is a recent thread on this subject, "Tube preamp with or without phono stage," you might refer to.




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