Aries Cerat Ianus Essentia Owners thread

[Aries Cerat]

I asked but Stavros is not answering and I do understand. We are making him busy and ordering quiet few components lately.

Hello

We are always busy as heck but steal some time to come here
I thought i made a good job on replying on this question with the link above

As i mentioned, Essentia as well as the other TriodeFet amps do not stutter on difficult loads, however 40W is 40W , in terms of max spl.(regarding the max spl with said speakers).However the performance quality at the certain spl is what sets apart these designs, but there you cannot have concert levels with 88db and 40W i am afraid.


Best
Stavros

 

[Zappadaddy]

Hello

We are always busy as heck but steal some time to come here
I thought i made a good job on replying on this question with the link above

As i mentioned, Essentia as well as the other TriodeFet amps do not stutter on difficult loads, however 40W is 40W , in terms of max spl.(regarding the max spl with said speakers).However the performance quality at the certain spl is what sets apart these designs, but there you cannot have concert levels with 88db and 40W i am afraid.


Best
Stavros

Thanks Stavros for honist opinion. Got you, miracles do not happen. Still we are planning to get amps from you in the future. My listening room is 10x7m so we need powerfull amps to fullfil the room in case we need it. Any advices anyone?

 

[Zappadaddy]

For Horning speaker it will work for sure, I think

 

[morricab]

For Horning speaker it will work for sure, I think

I can drive mine with 3.5 watts no problem so for sure it will work

 

[Zappadaddy]

I can drive mine with 3.5 watts no problem so for sure it will work

My Horning clipped in concert volume with class 80w monoblocs only once but I was suprised it actualy happened...I have huge room

 

[Willgolf]

For Horning speaker it will work for sure, I think

Zappa
I wish you lived in the USA because I have a wonderful set of speakers that are pictured that work outstanding with my Essentias. I am giving them up for the Auroras which are on the way.

 

[morricab]

My Horning clipped in concert volume with class 80w monoblocs only once but I was suprised it actualy happened...I have huge room

I guess you listen much louder than me! I usually listen with peaks not above 95dB usually…average levels in the low to mid 80s.

 

[Argonaut]

My Horning clipped in concert volume with class 80w monoblocs only once but I was suprised it actualy happened...I have huge room

That is surprising … Which model of Hornings ? , I ran Hørning Hybrid Agathon Ultimates for a couple of years in a good sized room and never felt the need for much more than 40Watts or the windows would have blown out !

 

[Audio Addict]

Zappa
I wish you lived in the USA because I have a wonderful set of speakers that are pictured that work outstanding with my Essentias. I am giving them up for the Auroras which are on the way.

I understand a special finished pair of Auroras will be in the Aries Cerat room at Axpona.

 

[Willgolf]

My Horning clipped in concert volume with class 80w monoblocs only once but I was suprised it actualy happened...I have huge room

I am just curious as to what Db level is concert lever? 95 would be about my max also but I am generally in the 83 - 90 range.

 

[Ron Resnick]

I am just curious as to what Db level is concert lever? 95 would be about my max also but I am generally in the 83 - 90 range.

Wouldn't the answer to that question depend on the type of concert in question?

 

[Zappadaddy]

Zappa
I wish you lived in the USA because I have a wonderful set of speakers that are pictured that work outstanding with my Essentias. I am giving them up for the Auroras which are on the way.

I am coming to Seattle in march for couple weeks. I wish too I could experience great audio in your place

 

[Levitator]

Thanks Stavros for honist opinion. Got you, miracles do not happen. Still we are planning to get amps from you in the future. My listening room is 10x7m so we need powerfull amps to fullfil the room in case we need it. Any advices anyone?

My room is 10.5m x 6.3m using the Essentia’s and I have no problem filling the room

 

[Willgolf]

My room is 10.5m x 6.3m using the Essentia’s and I have no problem filling the room

My room (non metric) is 30' W x 45' L with 16' cathedral ceilings and my Essentias more than fill the room.

 

[Zappadaddy]

I listen around 80-90 according to my phone app. ....and indeed it is already very loud...but remeber some recordings are suddenly so loud that this could hapened when you are not fast enough to lower your volume

 

[Willgolf]

After two months, I am finally able to set up the Ageto today. A combination of customs delays and my knee replacement precluded me from adding the Ageto to the Essentia.
The power supply of the Ageto alone is over 165lbs. I could not lift it by myself and it went on the bottom shelf of the Adona audio rack. I hope I never have to move it. I had Aries Cerat install the Arya Revopods footers on the Ageto. I am using the Hijiri Takumi PC and the Hijiri Kiwami RCA cables.

Very first impressions - it should be noted I have not used a preamp for over three years and was not convinced I needed one. I only have around 5 hours of listening so I can't give you a major review. What I did notice is the music had more heart and soul. It was just fuller. I can't believe how good the music sounds at low-volume levels. I am sitting here listening to music at 2. That comes out to around 53db. That is the equivalent of late-night listening when everyone is in bed. I hear so much more of everything at that low volume level. It will be fun to turn it up once it is broken in.

Thanks, Stavros

 

[Levitator]

Congrats Wil, I bet the Ageto Is absolutely fantastic! I just received my Impera Ref and I’m also really happy with the sound, although just trying to work out which tube combo I like the best with my Essentia amps.

Are you using the AC-link connection?

 

[Argonaut]

Congrats Wil, I bet the Ageto Is absolutely fantastic! I just received my Impera Ref and I’m also really happy with the sound, although just trying to work out which tube combo I like the best with my Essentia amps.

Are you using the AC-link connection?

If I may enquire , which valves have you experimented with so far ? I expect that you have read the following guide to types from Stavros .

Kassandra II Ref E280F options

I like to have spares for all my vacuum tubes and the last to source are for the Kassandra Ref II. Stavros, do you have any tips for purchasing E280F spares? Do you supply them? What should I look for when purchasing, measuring and matching? All incoming tubes are tested and traced on my...

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[Levitator]

If I may enquire , which valves have you experimented with so far ? I expect that you have read the following guide to types from Stavros .

Kassandra II Ref E280F options

I like to have spares for all my vacuum tubes and the last to source are for the Kassandra Ref II. Stavros, do you have any tips for purchasing E280F spares? Do you supply them? What should I look for when purchasing, measuring and matching? All incoming tubes are tested and traced on my...

www.whatsbestforum.com

In the Essentia amps I’ve tried the E282’s and Russian 6J11P-E’s - to my ears the Russians have more punch and transparency

 

[Argonaut]

In the Essentia amps I’ve tried the E282’s and Russian 6J11P-E’s - to my ears the Russians have more punch and transparency

Useful info to know , however I was focusing on the Impera Ref side of your combination .