Calypso Tube Preamplifier

By eliminating negative feedback, the Calypso avoids the phase shifts and timing errors that can occur when correcting a signal. This results in a more natural, open, and transparent soundstage that preserves the original character of your recordings.

Yes, the Calypso features a dedicated home theater bypass mode. This allows you to integrate the unit into a surround sound system by passing the signal directly to your power amplifiers, bypassing the Calypso's volume control.

Unlike standard potentiometers that use a sliding contact, the discrete switched resistor network uses high-quality individual resistors to set the volume. This provides superior channel matching and transparency, ensuring the signal remains pure regardless of the volume level.

Yes, the unit is highly versatile and offers both RCA (unbalanced) and XLR (balanced) inputs and outputs. This allows you to mix and match components while taking advantage of the Calypso's fully balanced internal circuitry.

Absolute phase control allows you to invert the signal phase by 180 degrees. This is useful because some recordings are mastered with inverted phase; using this feature ensures your system maintains the correct polarity for the most accurate sonic presentation.

The Calypso measures 4 3/8" H x 17 7/8" W x 18" D and weighs 40 lbs. Because it uses vacuum tubes, ensure you have adequate ventilation space above the unit to allow for proper heat dissipation.