Callisto Signature vs NAT Audio Symmetrical
The Symmetrical's signal-to-noise is 95 dB against the Callisto Signature's 70 dB, its output impedance 70Ω against 1Ω, and its input impedance 47Ω against 100Ω. Both share class (Tube).
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The Callisto Signature is part of Aesthetix's flagship Jupiter Series, renowned for its uncompromising approach to audio quality. It uses exotic, expensive coupling capacitors and other critical components to elevate performance beyond the standard Mk II version. The preamplifier is fully balanced from input to output, with the ability to internally balance single-ended inputs for common mode rejection and cleaner sound. It features a unique, mechanically switched discrete resistor volume control with 46 positions using high-grade Roederstein resistors, and separate volume controls and input selectors for each channel. The unit is all-tube, with eight tubes in the audio section and eight more in the separate, vacuum tube regulated power supply. The Callisto Signature can be configured with a single power supply (standard) or upgraded to a dual-mono power supply for true dual-mono operation. All versions can be factory upgraded to the even higher-end Eclipse edition.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Symmetrical's signal-to-noise is 95 dB against the Callisto Signature's 70 dB, its output impedance 70Ω against 1Ω, and its input impedance 47Ω against 100Ω. Both share class (Tube).
The Marconi II's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the Callisto Signature's 70 dB, its output impedance 0.1Ω against 1Ω, its input impedance 20Ω against 100Ω, and its class Hybrid against Tube.
The Janus Eclipse's output impedance is 600Ω against the Callisto Signature's 1Ω and its weight 18.2 kg (40 lbs) against 19.05 kg (42 lbs). Both share signal-to-noise (70 dB) and class (Tube).
The Atlas's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the Callisto Signature's 70 dB, its output impedance 0.25Ω against 1Ω, its input impedance 470Ω against 100Ω, and its weight 31.8 kg (70 lbs) against 19.05 kg (42 lbs).
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