Hermes vs Luxman CL1000
The CL1000's signal-to-noise is 100.1 dB against the Hermes's 100 dB, its mc gain 73 dB against 80 dB, its mm gain 54 dB against 66 dB, and its output voltage 8.0V RMS against 10.0V RMS.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$35,828.30
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About the Hermes
Aries Cerat Hermes is a compact, single-ended phono stage positioned as the smallest phono design in the company’s Prestige Series. It uses an all-tube gain architecture with a discrete LCR RIAA equalization network and is available with a standard E-Sut input stage, plus an optional internal step-up transformer configuration. The design emphasizes high gain, low noise, flexible loading, and tube rolling compatibility, with a focus on simple single-ended circuitry and external solid-state-rectified power supply support.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Input Sensitivity
- 0.5V RMS
- Max Input Voltage
- 10.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 100 dB
- Output Voltage
- 10.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 500Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 66 dB
- MC Gain
- 80 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
- Adjustable Capacitance
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- 1x E-Sut (standard), direct input, optional internal SUT input
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 500 × 165 × 490 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 35 kg (77 lbs)
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