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In Reply to: I am inheriting some TT's & vinyl and I am looking for feedback on the Aesthetix Rhea because I found one cheap on eBay. posted by Ron P. Stewart on January 5, 2017 at 13:54:26:
The Rhea is a supremely versatile phono. I liked it initially and thought very highly of it. But after a while and with more listening over time I thought it was a tad bit dark sounding. I liked the fact that it handled multiple inputs and each could be selected and set independently (gain / loading) via it's remote control. However, I always felt that it sounded a little dark.I experienced some other phonos over the years that sounded better, or at least much more to my liking. These included the Rogue Ares which was my favorite tube phono at $2000 MSRP. It handles MM and uses an internal CineMag step-up-Transformer for MC.
In SS phono preamps I liked the Graham Slee Era Gold V a lot but it handles MM cartridges only. But coupled with a good step-up-transformer (SUT) like the ones available from Bob's Devices, it was incredible.
In a high-value and versatile phono I actually prefer the modest PS Audio GCPH over the Rhea on sonics. When I downsized my system I went back to the PS Audio GCPH. I had owned one many many years ago and re-purchased one when I downsized.
Good luck!
My Rhea is toward the right. This was my room and setup many years ago.
A closer view of the Rhea
The modest PS Audio GCPH in the same rack
Edits: 01/11/17 01/11/17
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- I owned the Rhea. It was OK..... - AbeCollins 19:55:39 01/11/17 (1)
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