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OWNER'S MANUAL
Congratulations!
You have purchased a remarkable audio accessory capable of dramatically improving phono playback. It
should provide you with years of reliability and better sound.
Description:
The ABCD-1 works on the principle of demagnetization similar to a tape head degausser. A fixed high
frequency signal is gradually increased from zero amplitude up to a...
**IMPORTANT NOTICE**
Ensure that the front panel
INPUT setting is set correctly
to match the input jack being
used.
An incorrect setting will not
damage the Atlas, but will
result in severe distortion
and other signal degradation.
ATLAS
Hybrid Power Amplifier
Owner’s Manual
For both Stereo and Mono Amplifiers
PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE
USING THE ATLAS.
Aesthetix Audio Corporation
5220 Gabbert Rd., Suite A ♦ Moorpark, CA. 93021
Phone: (805) 529-9901
ATTENTION:
It is vitally important that the umbilical
cables (between the main unit and the
power supply(s) NEVER be disconnected
until at least 15 minutes has passed since
the main power switch of the power supply
is turned off and the AC power cord
removed.
Callisto
LINE STAGE
Aesthetix Audio Corporation
5220 Gabbert Rd. Suite A i Moorpark, CA. 93021
Phone: (805) 529-9901
Callisto Remote Volume Control
OWNERS MANUAL
Aesthetix Audio Corporation
5220 Gabbert Rd ♦ Moorpark, CA. 93021
Phone: (805) 529-9901
XLR
XLR
V1
Volume
Control
LS 1.3
V2
Callisto Line Stage Vacuum Tube Locations
Back of left channel circuit board
Front of left channel circuit board
XLR XLR
V4V3
XLR
XLR
V1
Volume
Control
LS 1.31B
Rev 2.1 7-01-10
V2
Back of right channel circuit board
Front of right channel circuit board
XLR XLR
V4V36922 6922Low noise,
matched
Low noise,
matched Low noise,
matched
Low noise,
matched
12AX7WB
or E83CCS12AX7WB
or E83CCS 69226922
6SN7
6SN7
Janus/Calypso
Internal Gain Adjustment Instructions
V1.02 2011-5-7
The Calypso / Janus is a high gain linestage. Audio systems with efficient speakers and / or sensitive
amplifiers may require less gain. One indication would be a low volume control range, i.e. 0-40 for
normal listening level. Another is excessive tube hiss from the Calypso / Janus (referring to the
linestage section of the Janus). If there is excessive tube hiss and t\
he volume range is greater than
40, likely the tubes...
Calypso
LINE STAGE
Aesthetix Audio Corporation
5220 Gabbert Rd., Suite A ♦ Moorpark, CA. 93021
Phone: (805) 529-9901
Calypso Tube Placement
Rev .1.00 2006-08-16
The Calypso is shipped with the tubes removed in order to avoid shipping damage. This guide will assist in the
placement of each tube.
It is important to note that all of the tubes are matched and therefore each tube must be inserted into its proper socket,
which is indicated on the outside of the tube box.
The format is as follows, using one specific tube as an example:
“V1L”, where:
V is the designator for a tube.
1 is the...
Io with Volume Controls One Phone Input, One Line Input Rev 1.12 2014-12-02 1 Important Note One: Never change inputs between line and phono with the volume controls up. Always ensure the volume controls are at their minimum (fully counter-clockwise) setting before changing inputs. Unless the volume controls are at their minimum setting, a loud discharge will occur that can potentially damage speakers. Important Note Two: Never change the below settings with the Io on. Always turn off the...
ATTENTION:
It is vitally important that the umbilical
cables (between the main unit and the
power supply(s) NEVER be disconnected
until at least 15 minutes has passed since
the main power switch of the power supply
is turned off and the AC power cord
removed.
Io
PHONO STAGE
OWNERS MANUAL
Aesthetix Audio Corporation
5220 Gabbert Rd., Suite A ♦ Moorpark, CA. 93021
Phone: (805) 529-9901
Io with Volume Control
PHONO STAGE
OWNERS MANUAL
Aesthetix Audio Corporation
5220 Gabbert Rd., Suite A ♦ Moorpark, CA. 93021
Phone: (805) 529-9901
Io phono stage vacuum tube locations
Back of left channel circuit board
Back of right channel circuit board
Front of left channel circuit board
Front of right channel circuit board
XLRXLR
V8V4V3
V5
V6V7
Phono 2.3
V2V1
Volume
Control
(Optional)
First gain stage
12AX7LP, 12AX7 or
E83CCSFirst gain stage
12AX7LP, 12AX7 or
E83CCSSecond gain stage
V3 E83CCS
or 12AX7 - not LP
Third gain stage
V5 - E83CCS
or 12AX7 - Not LP
6922
6SN7 Output stage
XLRXLR
V8V4V3
V5
V6V7
Phono 2.3
V2V1
Volume
Control
(Optional)...
Volume Postion Gain Rel Gain Volume
Postion Gain Rel Gain
45 82.5 0 22 49.8 -32.7
44 81 -1.5 21 48.8 -33.7
43 79.3 -3.2 20 47.8 -34.7
42 76.8 -5.7 19 46.7 -35.8
41 74.8 -7.7 18 45.3 -37.2
40 72.6 -9.9 17 44.1 -38.4
39 70.7 -11.8 16 42.4 -40.1
38 68.3 -14.2 15 40.8 -41.7
37 66.2 -16.3 14 39.2 -43.3
36 64.3 -18.2 13 37.7 -44.8
35 63.1 -19.4 12 36.2 -46.3
34 61.9 -20.6 11 34.6 -47.9
33 60.9 -21.6 10 32.9 -49.6
32 59.9 -22.6 9 31.7 -50.8
31 59 -23.5 8 30.7 -51.8
30 58 -24.5 7 29.8 -52.7
29 57.1 -25.4 6...
