Just found this thread!! My instructions show 0db or -12db. All my gear is boxed so I can't ck setting right now but will early next week. Aren't you using 10M's and Amperex PQ and feel the 12AX7 sockets provide the most noticeable change ? Sorry I can't recall with certainty. I also am experimenting with tubes currently using Mullard CV 4004 Box Plates and Amperex PQ white label, but have just bought; Amperex milspec 7025, National 5751( Sylvania) black plates triple mica cryoed, Amperex BB 12AX7, Rca 5751 black plates black plates Telefunken Smooth plate (w/ diamond) plus a few for the 6922 socket. I have my fun cut out for me!!!
Aesthetix Calypso - High or Low Gain Setting?
My Calypso arrived many months ago and the jumpers are set to the low gain setting (-12 db vs. -6 db). I have not played around with this jumper yet other than with the original tubes when the unit arrived. In the upper gain setting, the unit/tube noise was more audible at lower volume settings. At the time I had not yet had a chance to bring in new tubes, which I have been doing over the past couple of months.
Any Calypso owners have any comments or suggestions on the higher or lower gain settings (jumper) in terms of overall performance?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Any Calypso owners have any comments or suggestions on the higher or lower gain settings (jumper) in terms of overall performance?
Thanks in advance for your reply.