Aesthetix Phono Stages

Aesthetix phono stages, including the IO and Rhea are available for demo and purchase at our expansive showroom. For more information or questions about Aesthetix phono stages, call the shop at (619) 223-8151

IO TUBE PHONO STAGE

Io is an all-tube phono stage suitable for the most demanding cartridges including low-output moving coils. A proprietary differential circuitry design achieves high gain with extremely low noise. A separate power supply chassis removes any possibility of transformer noise corrupting delicate audio circuitry. Peter Moncrief Stealth Capacitors are used in the Eclipse Edition for unparalleled sound quality. An optional innovative mechanically-switched discrete resistor volume control yields precise resolution at all listening levels.

  • High gain / low noise capable of handling low output moving coils.

  • Zero feedback.

  • 80dB maximum gain, internally selectable down to 56dB.

  • Flexible user selectable loading on the back panel from 47Kohms down to 10ohms.

  • All tube amplification and output (16 tubes total).

  • Separate vacuum tube regulated power supply utilizing 8 tubes.

  • Two sets of XLR and two sets of RCA outputs per channel.

  • Input can be either RCA or XLR.

  • Optional: Innovative and unique mechanically switched discrete resistor volume control with 46 positions using Roederstein resistors, one for each channel.

RHEA PHONO STAGE

Rhea is an all-tube phono stage, suitable for moving coil and moving magnet cartridges. It offers high maximum gain at 75 dB, making it ideal for low output cartridges. Rhea broke new ground as the first phono stage with 3 phono inputs, the first with gain and loading settings stored in memory for every input, and the first with full remote control adjustability. Dual-mono audio boards provide superb channel separation and soundstaging. A cartridge demagnetizer is a built-in convenience that can also be operated by remote control. The all-aluminum chassis is designed for rigidity and acoustic inertness, the brushed anodized panels are beautiful too. Rhea has enjoyed worldwide acclaim for its sound quality, build quality, flexibility and ease of use.

  • Three RCA inputs.

  • Each input has its own gain and loading setting that is saved even when in standby mode or the unit is turned off.

  • Zero feedback.

  • 40-75dB gain maximum, selectable via front panel or remote control.

  • 9 MC loading settings: 75-47,000 ohms, selectable via front panel or remote control.

  • Remote control of gain, loading, input switching, mute, and demagnetizer.

  • Built-in MC cartridge demagnetizer.

  • Two sets of XLR and two sets of RCA outputs per channel.

  • All tube amplification and output (10 tubes total).

  • Full function remote included.

  • Available in black or silver faceplate.