Aries - Cerat in the house.....

I've recently added the Talos Reference phono, and it is also truly magical.

@iaxel … Did you specify any additional SUT’s with your Talos , how are you loading your various cartridges ?
 
Helene is amazing , I am selling to love towards analog for $13.5k mint new
 
@iaxel … Did you specify any additional SUT’s with your Talos , how are you loading your various cartridges ?
I have a built-in internal SUT of +18dB as well as an external AC SUT of +32dB, and I have a Kondo SUT as well.
 
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I am happy to announce that I just inked a deal today to buy a Helene. Based on the comments I've read here it sounded like the right choice. It should be here in 3-4 weeks....A very Happy New Year indeed....
Any tube recommendations???
 
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I am happy to announce that I just inked a deal today to buy a Helene. Based on the comments I've read here it sounded like the right choice. It should be here in 3-4 weeks....A very Happy New Year indeed....
Any tube recommendations???
Awesome!

When is the ETA?
 
Awesome!

When is the ETA?
3 -4 weeks, probably closer to 4 I expect. It gives me time to put in a new sub panel and dedicated line. It was your posts that inspired me to go for it….
 
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3 -4 weeks, probably closer to 4 I expect. It gives me time to put in a new sub panel and dedicated line. It was your posts that inspired me to go for it….
That's awesome! Where are you getting it from?
 
I am happy to announce that I just inked a deal today to buy a Helene. Based on the comments I've read here it sounded like the right choice. It should be here in 3-4 weeks....A very Happy New Year indeed....
Any tube recommendations???
Oh poor boy, after hearing AC Helene you will be forced spend more money for other AC gear, it is that good. ConGratulations. ;) I am waiting for Kassandra Ref, hopefully next week. And Essentia also changed the game
 
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Currently the Helene is scheduled for loading on Monday….
 
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Currently the Helene is scheduled for loading on Monday….
And Protos and 2x Kassandra also this week. Stavros is very busy and I am happy for him. It is a gear you just love.
 
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Dear members of WBF, this is my first post on this forum. Last week i added a Ithaka DAC to my system. My former DAC was the IDEON Absolute E DAC + IDEON Absolute Time. And the differences were not subtle! I am completlly in love with the AC Ithaka DAC, it looks fantastic, its build like a tank and this is what it should sound like when an angel sings in your ear. I love AC and want to change to a full AC setup.
 
My AC Helene arrived last Friday. Either today or tomorrow I'll get it set up. I'm looking forward to hearing some Aries Cerat magic in my system...
 
My AC Helene arrived last Friday. Either today or tomorrow I'll get it set up. I'm looking forward to hearing some Aries Cerat magic in my system...
You will not be disappointed, my system really changed, everything is availlable. It is no longer a question of transparancy, stage depth, mids, bass, etc, etc. AC sounds live, voices are scarry real and right in front of you. Enjoy this beatifull aparatus!
 
Dear members of WBF, this is my first post on this forum. Last week i added a Ithaka DAC to my system. My former DAC was the IDEON Absolute E DAC + IDEON Absolute Time. And the differences were not subtle! I am completlly in love with the AC Ithaka DAC, it looks fantastic, its build like a tank and this is what it should sound like when an angel sings in your ear. I love AC and want to change to a full AC setup.
Blom, Those Electras are beautiful. How were you able to get them to work in what looks to be a moderately sized room?
 
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My set is in a niche, I have a lot of space at my listening position. 6 x 4 meters. The kromas are also easy to place. Of course I am aware that a larger space can make the set sing even more. But given the possibilities and of course the "pride of ownership" I am more than satisfied with the result. By the way, the niche borders my living room which is 13 x 11 x 3/3.5 mtr in total. My listening position is in the living room. Speakers are placed in the middle of the niche with a lot of space behind them.
 
Got the Helene all set up. Sounds beautiful right out of the box. Now the fun part of listening while it settles in...
 

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