Aries Cerat Ianus Essentia Owners thread

[byrdparis]

Hi Will;

Apologies to AC guys for off topic...could you kindly elaborate the reasoning behind this move?

Thanks!

not to interfere with Will answer, but
"once you go Black, you cant go back"

 

[Golum]

not to interfere with Will answer, but
"once you go Black, you cant go back"

Hahaha - yeah i can understand that

 

[MJG]

What an incredible system you have. I wish I could hear it. I have not heard the Odeon speakers. I also have the LDMS and Horizon which I love both. I will be trading my Horizon in for the Kassandra 2 reference.
What I find amazing about the Essentia, in addition to the great performance is how cool they run. I did leave my lids off so I could adjust the bias more easily. For the most part though, I have been set and forget. I might play with it more when I set up my Ageto's.

Congrats...that is so cool.

Thank you very much. Originally I was a little worried about the combination with the Impera, but it shows they are a perfect match! Compared with the Conceros 65 sound has improved incredibly in transparency, authority and 3D imaging. Congratulations to Stavros on another outstanding product.

 

[MJG]

congrats on a beautiful setup!
amazing system!

Thank you very much. I will report after more burn in time.

 

[MJG]

Big congrats M!!

Thank you very much. BTW: I kept the Conceros for my second system…

 

[Argonaut]

I will be trading my Horizon in for the Kassandra 2 reference

Will , If you could stretch to it I would recommend considering the Kassandra II Signature.

 

[Mr. Analog]

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

 

[Willgolf]

Will , If you could stretch to it I would recommend considering the Kassandra II Signature.

If the shoe would fit I would probably upgrade to Ithaka. The problem is I absolutely have no room on my racking system. Therefore, I need a one DAC solution. That is why I am going to the Kassnadra 2 Reference.

 

[Argonaut]

If the shoe would fit I would probably upgrade to Ithaka. The problem is I absolutely have no room on my racking system. Therefore, I need a one DAC solution. That is why I am going to the Kassnadra 2 Reference.

Roger that Will , continuing to build an AC system with an Ithaka front end to compliment your Ianus line amplification would make perfect sense .. however the AC DNA still works exceptionally well between the two lines.

 

[Zappadaddy]

If the shoe would fit I would probably upgrade to Ithaka. The problem is I absolutely have no room on my racking system. Therefore, I need a one DAC solution. That is why I am going to the Kassnadra 2 Reference.

have you got it yet?

 

[Willgolf]

have you got it yet?

I won't be getting the Kassandra until my Aurora speakers are made.

 

[Levitator]

I won't be getting the Kassandra until my Aurora speakers are made.

Hey Will - have you got your Ageto pre yet? I get my Impera Ref any week now...

 

[Willgolf]

Hey Will - have you got your Ageto pre yet? I get my Impera Ref any week now...

Yes, but not able to set it up yet.

 

[Zappadaddy]

Time is running, we are not Higlanders

 

[Zappadaddy]

I will be waiting 3 month to get Clarisys Minuet, uff....and then Helene and Incito S

 

[Golum]

Time is running, we are not Higlanders

Speak for yourself please

 

[Golum]

Clarisys Minuet

F…… good move!!
Which color scheme?

 

[Zappadaddy]

F…… good move!!
Which color scheme?

Lampi design

 

[Zappadaddy]

I am so excited, we ordered Helene & Incito S. Now I am thinking to get Essentia monoblocks in the future, could you guys/owners describe the sound (comparasion with other amps like Dartzeel, KR audio, Wavac, VAC etc) of Essentia?

 

[Phantom-Audio]

I am so excited, we ordered Helene & Incito S. Now I am thinking to get Essentia monoblocks in the future, could you guys/owners describe the sound (comparasion with other amps like Dartzeel, KR audio, Wavac, VAC etc) of Essentia?

Having experienced life with the QuintEssence Amplifiers, and having been the owner of potentially nearly every variety of amplifiers, including Solid State Class A, Class B, Class D, as well as Push Pull Tubes, SET, and lastly my OTL Amplifiers (of which I've explored various models), I can say that my understanding and appreciation of these devices have greatly expanded.

Undoubtedly, these have been the finest amplifiers I've ever owned. Interestingly, it's the only amplifier whose sound I can't categorize as either Solid State or Tube Amplifier - it possesses an uncanny blend of both, yet doesn't distinctly sound like either. Harmonically its spot on, it's robust yet nimble, dynamic with finesse and control.

I haven't yet tested the amplifier with heavy-load speakers that dip into the 2-ohm ranges, but so far, it has performed with various speakers (all reasonably easy to drive).

In my opinion, if you're seeking a musically rich and emotionally magical experience devoid of any typical amplifier shortcomings, these represent the zenith of amplifier design.

Being a Class A amplifier with 60 watts at 8 ohms or 100 watts at 4 ohms, it's compatible with most speakers.
My experimentation revealed that it controlled four 12-inch bass drivers more effectively than the Class D Hypex Amplifiers.

It appears to exhibit the same level of transparency as my OTL Amplifiers, but with an added touch of finesse and a richer resonance in the midrange. Moreover, it exerts greater authority and control over the lower frequencies. I've observed that it doesn't compromise on transparency, yet it manages to blend the entire musical picture into a cohesive whole. The details are clearly presented, but they're never forced upon you