Rhea vs EMT 128
The 128's signal-to-noise is 75 dB against the Rhea's 70 dB, its mc gain 70 dB against 75 dB, its output impedance 500Ω against 1000Ω, and its weight 12 kg (26 lbs) against 18.14 kg (40 lbs).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,100 - $9,600
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About the Rhea
The Aesthetix Rhea is a U.S.-made, all-tube MM/MC phono preamplifier (phono stage) for turntable cartridges. It uses a fully dual-mono, three-stage tube circuit with passive RIAA equalization and no global feedback. Its three independently configurable RCA phono inputs retain separate gain and loading selections, making it suitable for multiple turntables or tonearms/cartridges. Gain, cartridge loading, input selection, mute, standby, and an MC-cartridge demagnetization function are controllable from the front panel and supplied remote. This information applies to the standard/current Rhea family; specifications can vary slightly by production generation and Signature/Eclipse version.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- A
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 70 dB
- Output Impedance
- 1000Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MC Gain
- 75 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
- Adjustable Capacitance
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482.6 × 139.7 × 457.2 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 18.14 kg (40 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black, silver
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions