Ianus Quintessence vs Esoteric Grandioso S1X
The Grandioso S1X's power @ 8ω is 50W against the Ianus Quintessence's 60W and its signal-to-noise 109 dB against 110 dB. Both share power @ 4ω (100W) and class (A).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$60,950
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Ianus Quintessence
Aries Cerat Ianus QuintEssence is a single-ended, single-stage Class A monoblock power amplifier featuring the company’s latest-generation TriodeFet technology. It is an evolution of the Ianus Essentia rather than merely a higher-powered version, and is designed for high transparency, tube-like transfer characteristics, and substantial current delivery. Manufacturer specifications list 65 watts into 8 ohms and 100 watts into 4 ohms per channel, with RCA, transformer-volume-control, AC-link, and true-balanced XLR inputs.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 60W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 100W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- A
- Minimum Impedance
- 1Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 110 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 400 × 520 × 310 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 95 kg (209 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 60W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions