What about a Joule Electra LA-150 mkll with Purist wire upgrade on the GoN for $2850. I've owned the Calypso, fun to roll tubes in but always a little lean sounding in my system (because of the Wilsons?). I auditioned the ARC LS-26, probably should have given it longer to settle in, It was very dynamic but without "body" to the sound (less than the Calypso). At the time I elected to stay with the Calypso!!! I'm sure the Joule won't cut any meat from the M-60's presentation where the others might. Worth a look!
Balanced tube preamps w/ remote to consider?
Seriously considering the ls-26 since it is right around my price point. My first pick would have been the atma-sphere mp-1 had it not been the price tag. What preamps can be considered from arc, bat, vtl, cary, etc.
The aesthetix calypso would have been considered if it wasn't for the price of the exotic tubes that are required to make it sing.
The amps are atma-sphere m-60, simaudio w-5 and conrad johnson premier 4 as back up.
The aesthetix calypso would have been considered if it wasn't for the price of the exotic tubes that are required to make it sing.
The amps are atma-sphere m-60, simaudio w-5 and conrad johnson premier 4 as back up.