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Aero Capitole as a preamp?

Im thinking of rearranging my system and wonder if the Aero will be a good preap for my analog system, and is it better, worse or the same as my current preamp. Currently I have a Aesthetix Calypso and the analog front end it TNT 5 with the Whest phono stage. The Capitole would replace the Calypso, Sony 9000es VSD level 5 and one interconnect and one power cord. Does it make sence?

Thanks

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saxman2
99 posts
 
I have run my prestige everyday for a year with NO problems.
In my system I disconnected the pre amp section and experience
a nice sonic improvement(more drive and extension). I believe
the AA with the preamp disconnected, running direct sounds
best in my system. That said I would not sell your pre amp,you would end
up buying another down the road.
jaffeassc
166 posts
 
Audio Aero just came out with a new Capitole that does not have the preamp section. Maybe they've seen the light as well.
clipsal
80 posts
 
Hi Saxman2,

I have the Capitole MKII and was wondering if you knew how to disconnect the in-built pre-amp. I'm currently using the Supratek Cabernet Dual and find it superior to the one built into the Capitole. Thus, if I could by-pass the built-in pre-amp in the Capitole, that would be fantastic (one less circuit path)
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tabl10s
1,067 posts
 
There's a signature upgrade coming for the Calypso that you may want to investigate.
saxman2
99 posts
 
hi Clipsal, I disconnected the input section not the
volume control. I have tried running through another pre amp and still prefer it direct. I wish I could bypass the the whole volume control section but really haven't investigated it. It has a beefier sound now.
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