Calypso LINE STAGE Aesthetix Audio Corporation 5220 Gabbert Rd., Suite A ♦ Moorpark, CA.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Calypso Line Stage. The Calypso is a groundbreaking audio component which combines sonic quality, innovative features and build quality with lineage directly traceable to the reference Callisto stage. Calypso contains solid state circuitry but all of its amplification is achieved using vacuum tubes. The output stage is a vacuum tube based differential driver. There is no global feedback used in the Calypso.
CONNECTIONS Important: Ensure the rear panel power switch is in the off position whenever changing connections. Also ensure that the power amplifier is off. 1) Connect one or more source components to the Calypso's inputs. Both balanced and single-ended connections are provided for each input. A tape deck may be connected to the tape input / output connectors. The tape output is unbuffered. 2) Using either the single-ended (RCA) or balanced (XLR) outputs, connect the Calypso to your power amplifier.
INPUT SELECTION Press any of the five input selection buttons to select the desired input. Tape input selection will monitor the output from a cassette deck. VOLUME Volume is controlled by pressing the left side of the display glass for down, the right side for up. Each step is 1dB. BALANCE Balance is adjusted only by the remote control, by the left and right arrow buttons. It is not adjustable from the front panel. When the unit is adjusted to be out of balance, two volume numbers will display.
The unit will enter bypass mode as indicated by the bypass LED and lack of volume display. Selecting another input that has not been configured for bypass will exit the bypass mode. Selecting an input that is configured for bypass will cause the bypass LED to blink for a short time before going to the desired input, indicating that the unit is about to enter the bypass mode.
Advanced display functionality This unit contains the ability to sense the ambient light level in the room and adjust the display and LEDs accordingly. While the factory settings will work for most situations, there may be times when adjustment to the settings is useful.
brightness could then be changed by pressing button #2. Changes to the LED brightness will only be visible for the current light level. To exit this section, press the “display” button. Special note: Setting all brightness levels to the same value, for all light levels, will result in no change of display or LED brightness with changes in ambient light level in the room.
Specifications Fuses: External fuse (in IEC power connector) Spare fuse included in IEC power connector. Tubes: V1 V2 E83CCS, 12AX7 or 12AX7WB 6922 (6DJ8) Power Consumption: Standby: Active: 20 watts 100 watts Dimensions: 18" Width x 17 5/8" Depth x 4 3/8" Height Shipping Weight: 39 lbs (17.
0 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS (3 Year optional extended service contract) 1. Aesthetix warrants the product designated herein to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship, subject to the conditions herein set forth, for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
