This original Aesthetix Rhea phono stage was an instant classic, by far Aesthetix's best known product and the one that put them on the map. Despite garnering rave reviews everywhere including perennial Stereophile Class A recommendation, compromises had to be made to bring the standard Rhea out at $4500 MSRP - when all is said and done, the standard Rhea is a little lacking in the ultimate transparency and micro and macro dynamics retrieval. Hence the Rhea Signature comes along. With selectively appointed upgraded exotic parts and finishing touches, the Rhea Signature punched the ticket to the last bit of extreme transparency, compact disc level of dynamics and resolution, and even more fleshed out realism. This is a phono preamp that you can bring to any war - you will not be embarrassed even if someone at your local audiophile society owns a $20,000 phono stage. The Rhea Signature is an all tube design from inputs to outputs. It is suitable for use with a wide range of MM or MC cartridges.
This unit is brand new never used, taken out of the box for inspection and pictures only. Priced to sell at $2000 off MSRP!
Accessories included: Original box, manual, power cord, all brand new factory tubes
Finish: silver faceplate
Working Condition: 100%
Cosmetic Condition: new
Voltage: 120V/60Hz. Voltage conversion to 230V/50Hz can be arranged at the factory for $200.
History: brand new