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    Aries Cerat Ianus Essentia Owners thread

    The last time I checked, the Valvo came from the Siemens factory. The difference can then only relate to the year of production and the margin. But perhaps I am wrong in my assumptions.
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    Aries Cerat Ianus Essentia Owners thread

    Dear Aries Cerat community. I'm the proud owner of a lovely Genus and am quietly and secretly reading along here. Quick note: Depending on where you live, the Belgian distributor is currently selling his Kassandra II Signature. Best regards Analogtom
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    Glorious integrated revolution - Genus from Aries Cerat

    Dear Stavros, thanks a lot. Do i need a "matched" pair of tubes? What do you think? Kindly regards Tom
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    Glorious integrated revolution - Genus from Aries Cerat

    Hey Guys, has anyone ever replaced the E280F in the Genus with an E810F or D3A? Should this be done at all? Best regards Tom
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    New design to be unveiled at HES Munich 2023

    Meanwhile, I can answer my own question. Price of the Protos will be 24K (in Germany). Released in Q4 of 2023. Power output: 2 x 20 W / 8 Ohm. Grettings from Mr. Analog
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    New design to be unveiled at HES Munich 2023

    Very beatiful finish. Is there already a price calculation for the Protos Integrated? Greetings from Mr. Analog
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    SET amp owners thread

    The Silbatone JL107? But that one has a WE310. Regards AnalogTom
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    SET amp owners thread

    Hey Bonzo, "their lowest model 300b neohybrid"...which one do you mean? Best regards AnalogTom
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    What are some great 300B SET amps $5-7K?

    If money is no object: Silbatone If budget is limited: Roeder El Mago Regards AnalogTom
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    Glorious integrated revolution - Genus from Aries Cerat

    Dear Stavros, Thanks a lot for the answer. Is their a passive preamp in the Integrated? Best Analogtom
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    Glorious integrated revolution - Genus from Aries Cerat

    Dear friends, I have been doing some research on the "entry level" devices from Aries Cerat. I was able to find out that there are several variants of the Genus: 1) Genus 845 = integrated amplifier with Elrog 845 tubes. 2) Genus 813 = integrated amplifier with NOS 813 tubes 3) Genus 813P =...
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    Glorious integrated revolution - Genus from Aries Cerat

    Can anyone tell me anything about the "lifetime" of the Elrog 845 tubes in Genus? I am aware that it depends maybe on the bias setting and care in handling. Nevertheless, it would be interesting to know what follow-up costs can be expected over the years. Thanks and best regards AnalogTom
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    Silbatone Phono Stage

    Anybody some experience with Phono Stages from Silbatone, especially the SQ 107 MKI or MKII? Thanks and best regards Mr. Analog

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