Aesthetix Audio Corporation Venetian 29-221
Premiering the Saturn Series Signature preamplifiers and the Jupiter Series Io Eclipse and Callisto Eclipse preamplifiers. The Signature versions of the highly regarded Saturn preamplifiers use custom Teflon inter-stage coupling capacitors, hand tuned RIAA networks and designer Jim White personally oversees all production. The result is an added sonic purity, focus and transparency. Retail pricing for Calypso Signature line stage and Rhea Signature phono stage are $7,000 each; the Janus Signature full function preamp is $10,000. Signature upgrade is $2,500 for the Calypso, $3,000 for the Rhea, and $3,500 for the Janus.
The Eclipse versions of the Jupiter Series Io phono stage and Callisto line stage are the ultimate incarnation of these legendary components. Available with either single or dual power supplies, the Eclipse versions use vastly upgraded components and chassis construction. They will be demonstrated in the Vandersteen suites 29-101/103. Price to be announced.
Benz Micro announces the S Class Venetian 29-219
Albert Lukaschek of Benz Micro and Garth Leerer of Musical Surroundings announce a new series of phono cartridges, the S Class. Led by the new flagship LP S cartridge ($5,000 msrp), introducing the SLR gullwing ($2,500 msrp) and joined by new versions of the Wood Body ($1,500 msrp), Glider ($1,000 msrp) and ACE ($700 msrp)cartridges. The continued evolution of the Benz cartridge line and the culmination of years of research and manufacturing refinements, the S Class incorporate new materials, advancements in moving coil and suspension design, and upgraded styli.
Clearaudio intros New Turntable Packages Venetian 29-223
Solution Basic - $3,000 msrp, includes the Satisfy Aluminum tonearm. Our most affordable multi-arm capable turntable is a great starter system for future field upgrades all the way to our Maximum Solution AMG Wood CMB. Performance Magnum CMB - $4,200 msrp, a higher mass platter version of our popular Performance turntable, also available as a field upgrade kit to the Performance. Ambient Magnum CMB VTA - $7,500 msrp, includes the Satisfy Satine Wood tonearm and features a 70mm platter, plinth of Panzer Holz wood sandwiched between aluminum, Ceramic Magnetic Bearing, built-in Speed Controller, and now incorporating continuous VTA adjustment during play. This higher mass platter version of our popular Ambient turntable now incorporates our VTA system and is also available as a field upgrade kit to the Ambient.
Phonomena II Venetian 29-219
The new Phonomena II ($600 msrp) phono stage is based on the SuperNova and Nova circuit and features the sound that these California made phono preamps are famous for with the extensive gain and loading adjustability accessible on the rear panel.
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