Calypso

CALYPSO LINE STAGE

Calypso is an all-tube line stage suitable for audio or home cinema systems. It is in the Saturn Series (link to Saturn Series description), sharing common design characteristics with the Rhea, Janus and Atlas. It has won numerous awards worldwide, receiving acclaim for its sound quality, build quality and ease of use.

• Fully balanced differential circuitry with ability to internally balance a single ended input signal.
• Zero global feedback.
• Discrete switched resistor volume control with 88 1dB steps.
• All tube amplification and output (4 tubes total).
• Two sets of XLR and two sets of RCA outputs per channel.
• Bypass mode for home theatre processor throughput.
• Absolute phase, selectable via front panel or remote control.
• Full function remote included.

Calypso is available in two versions: Standard and Signature.

The standard version uses high-grade Rel-Cap polypropylene coupling capacitors. The Signature version uses exotic and expensive coupling capacitors and other critical parts to bring the performance to a higher level. All versions of Calypso can be factory upgraded to Signature.

Utmärkelser

The Absolute Sound Editor’s Choice Awards 2011 (March 2011)

The Absolute Sound 2011 High-End Audio Buyer’s Guide

The Absolute Sound High-End Buyer’s Guide (Spring 2010)

The Absolute Sound Editor’s Choice Awards 2010 (March 2010)

 

 

Tester

Stereophile
WhatHiFi.com

 

Specifications

Inputs: 5 line RCA or XLR (balanced), plus 1 tape, RCA or XLR
Outputs: 2 RCA (SE) and XLR (balanced), 1 tape RCA
Line level gain: 23 dB single ended (SE), in/out, and 29 dB balanced/out
Volume control: switched resistor network volume control with 88 1 dB steps
Front panel controls: main input, tape input select, volume, balance, phase, mute, display, and bypass
Remote controls: main input, tape input select, volume, balance, phase, mute, display, bypass and standby
Frequency response: +- 0.25 dB, 20 Hz – 20 Khz
Signal to noise: measured at 70 dB minimum, A-weighted (ref 1 mv input, 75 dB gain setting)
Line input impedence: 40 k ohms SE, 80 k ohms balanced
Maximum line input: 3.5 volts SE, 7.0 volts RMS balanced
Output impedence: 1K ohms SE, 600 ohms balanced
Recommended amplifier load: 10K ohms or greater (SE), 20K ohms or greater (Balanced)
Tubes, each channel: (line section) V1 (12AX7 or equivalent), V2 (6922/6DJ8)
Power consumption: 20 watts standby, 60 watts active
Physical dimensions: 4 3/8″ high, 17 7/8″ wide, 18″ deep including jacks
Shipping weight: 40 lbs.

Specifications subject to improvement or change without notice.