Aries Cerat Incito Preamplifier
Best preamplifier for audiophiles seeking pure, transparent, and three-dimensional sound.
This preamplifier bridges the gap between tube warmth and transistor precision, delivering a soundstage with startling depth and clarity. You will need to clear shelf space for its bulky external power supply and commit to a lengthy warm-up period, but the resulting transparency is worth the patience.
$21000.00
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking lifelike, holographic sound reproduction
- Listeners demanding absolute sonic stability and dynamic headroom
- Tube enthusiasts wanting high-performance, long-lasting components
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers exploring entry-level or mid-range systems
- Owners with limited rack space or poor ventilation
- Users requiring modern digital connectivity and remote convenience
Performance breakdown
Signal Transparency
Reveals micro-details and musical nuance with startling, lifelike clarity.
Soundstage Imaging
Constructs a vast, three-dimensional space with pinpoint instrument placement.
Noise Floor
Achieves silent backgrounds that rival the best solid-state designs.
Bass Authority
Delivers deep, controlled low-end response with exceptional grip and texture.
Build Integrity
Massive thirty-four kilogram chassis reflects uncompromising, high-end construction standards.
Operational Convenience
Requires significant warm-up time and careful placement of the external supply.
Key Specs
Tube List
2 x E280F, 1 x 5AR4 (rectifier)
Full Swing Signal Bandwidth
-6db @ 4Hz~140kHz
Typical Harmonic Distortion
0.005%
Maximum Harmonic Distortion
Less than 0.1% THD at 20V rms
Maximum Signal Output Swing
32Vrms @ 10kohm load
Output Impedance
<50ohm (12ohm in -6db mode)
Weight
34kg (74.96 lbs)
Inputs
5 x RCA pairs, 1 x Balanced pair, 1 x AC link proprietary input
Gain
Reconfigurable step down - 20db/14db selectable
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