{"title":"Hybrid Integrated Amplifiers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"moonriver-audio-404-integrated-amplifier","title":"Moonriver Audio 404 Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoonriver Model 404 is the outcome of a 3-year research, the aim being to achieve incredible performance regardless of price range. The 404 amplifier will extract hidden elements and render textures from within any audio format, with the source, speakers and room to set the limits. Its culture will suit all music, as the Model 404 is by design set to define the faintest nuances of which tone integrity is composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hefty supply section ensures that ample healthy power is available at all times at all stages through separate rails. A fully discrete preamp section serves for acute dynamic awareness, while a high output stage that is custom-optimized for bandwidth and distortion warrants for neutral predisposition and transient fidelity. A laborious selection of components armors the design against tonal alteration, pretentious or not, thus preserving naturalness throughout the shortest feasible path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, an integrated phono stage, a USB DAC, two preamp outputs and a tape monitor loop expand functionality to form an ideally flexible integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Ergonomics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a very clear vision when we conceived the Moonriver 404 amplifier: Classic design with a modern touch; high quality materials such as massive aluminum knobs, solid walnut cheeks, sturdy enclosure; ergonomic user interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no “shaved” aesthetics here, no display with complicated serial menus and hidden functions, nor a single multi-function knob for “minimalistic” purposes.\u003cbr\u003eThe heart of Model 404 is pure and minimal but the interface is user oriented and easy to operate by anyone in seconds with no need to resort to the user manual. Four knobs and three switches give direct access to any function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModular Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoonriver 404 amplifier is modular by nature; it can accommodate an MM or MM\/MC phono stage and a USB asynchronous DAC. Fitting these modules is simple and can take place at any time, on or after purchase. The USB DAC may also be upgraded with a newer version to meet future needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may find this feature to be vanishingly scarce in audiophile products as a result of today’s “minimalist” design mentality and the various myths accompanying it. However, balance control addresses a common problem; speakers that are positioned in asymmetry, in a non-balanced room environment. It thus provides the simplest tweak towards achieving a proper sound stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving rooms and house furniture are meant to serve everyday life and may not be provisioned with an ideal listening spot, evenly distanced from each speaker to form an equilateral triangle. It is also not uncommon for one speaker to have to be placed nearer room boundaries than the other, having various frequencies boosted in a more or less predictable pattern. More often than not, balance control would come in handy in that it drastically helps overcoming volume level unevenness and in some cases even reclaiming stereo effect and the resulting focused sound stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs expected, the way balance control is implemented on the Moonriver 404 amplifier, in parallel, will not degrade or affect the signal in any way determinable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscovering the layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel 404 incorporates no less than 5 separate power supplies, each featuring overload protection. The power amplifier specifically runs on a dual mono configuration, beginning from separate windings on the toroidal transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal switches are implemented via relays, while volume attenuation is trusted on the legendary blue ALPS pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft start circuit based on a 30A relay ensures that even the on\/off switch is thought out to work with virtually no burden or wear for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComponents are carefully selected for both suitability and reliability. We make no use of surface-mount in analog circuits, despite the fact that through-hole costs more and requires advanced space management \u0026amp; layout strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach element utilized has to be of proven stability and sustained higher performance -proficient implementation provided- before making it into our analog paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for the sound, we are not to say whether Model 404 is virtually transparent or inherently forgiving. Voicing it to appreciate the playlist and respect the user at all times has been the sum of all of our effort; \u003cem\u003ea sincere effort to achieve effortlessness. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Importance of Tape Monitor Loop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably most of today’s manufacturers reject the idea of their product featuring a tape loop. At Moonriver Audio, we have concluded that the tape monitor loop is essential. Not only does it add the option of monitoring the difference between recorded and source material at a real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also, and most importantly, makes possible to insert to the chain -at will- a digital or analog room correction processor, a buffer, a noise reduction system or any other line device available to improve the sound of connected sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereo\/Mono Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pristine era of analog recording being long gone, features like the stereo\/mono switch have been gradually chased out into obsolescence. Who wants to go back to one when they have two channels? “Less is more” and “more is better”. Well…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs vinyl record revamping climaxes, whether a modern rage, a fashion thing or a real movement, countless monaural pressings emerge out there, often along with their digital… image. Too many of them, among others waiting to be rediscovered, have currently become collector’s items, 78 rpm direct-cut gems being no exception. This is not unreasonable, as what happened between say the 30s and the 80s in terms of both musical interpretation and recording technique is by many considered to be “most of the music” – this sentence doing perhaps no justice to stunning actual developments in creation and reproduction. Stereo\/mono switch gives you the chance to enjoy recording art milestones with respect to how they were initially intended to please; in genuine mono, 2-channel, doing away with artificial phase discrepancies induced by mandatory stereo mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, “less” may well be “more”, but better is to have a choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Phono Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel 404 comes with two options in the phono stage department; one is MM only and the other is MM\/MC selectable. Both follow the exact quality principles that Model 404 is built on. Quality components and massive power supplies are also employed here, to efficiently accommodate very low noise, high performance op-amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gain in the MM\/MC phono can be adjusted, simply by changing the dip switches position. The MC input load can be set also, by replacing the original 100 Ohm input resistor with a higher or lower value. No soldering is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional SPDIF DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Screenshot_2025-02-27_at_06-24-22_The_404_Reference_integrated_amplifier_Moonriver_Audio.jpg?v=1784363469\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe add-on dac module is based on the 9000 series ESS Sabre dac chip. The SPDIF supports PCM streams up to 192kHz\/24bit due to the limitation of the SPDIF (coaxial) specifications. There are 3 separated power supplies with very low noise regulators, 2 for the ESS dac board and 1 for the analog circuit. The capacitor bank is massive and it uses 42000uF (in case of 404 Reference) from the power amplifier’s power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecially care has been given to the voicing of the analog output stage to match the dynamic and natural character of Moonriver sound. The result is an impressive sounding digital-to-analog converter which respects the timing, the space and the color of the music and unfolds the dynamic contrast – the definition of every musical event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional USB DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Screenshot_2025-02-27_at_06-24-22_The_404_Reference_integrated_amplifier_Moonriver_Audio.jpg?v=1784363469\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat was desired for our USB DAC module was not to make an addition rather than an omission; instead we had to be confident of substantially raising the true value and functionality of Model 404.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe add-on USB dac module is also based on the 9000 series ESS Sabre dac chip with native DSD support. The USB dac supports PCM up to 384kHz\/24bi and DSD up to 128. The USB input section is separated with discrete, very low drift clocks, XMOS input based chip with custom firmware. There are 5 separated power supplies with very low noise regulators, 2 for the USB board, 2 for the ESS dac board and 1 for the analog circuit. Specially care has been given to the voicing of the analog output stage to match the dynamic and natural character of Moonriver sound. The capacitor bank is massive and it uses 42000uF (in case of 404 Reference) from the power amplifier’s power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new USB DAC for the Moonriver 404 Standard and Reference will be announced shortly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/HiFi_News_big-150x150.jpg?v=1784363382\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Moonriver_404_Ref_Stereophile_Logo.jpg?v=1784363382\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Moonriver_404_Ref_Stereonet_Logo.jpg?v=1784363382\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Moonriver_404_Std_Ear_Logo.jpg?v=1784363382\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 (Line 1 and Line 4 can optionally be configured with a phono stage and USB DAC respectively; includes 1 × tape loop)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 × Preamp Out, 1 × Record Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Output Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 W per channel into 8 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 Hz–50 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.05%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85 dB (Line)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdle Power Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e430 × 390 × 135 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#BBD0E0 »\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownloads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1D7a0iYQQohfSVqJX_DyGVB_mpPBNcjP3\/view?usp=sharing\"\u003eMoonriver 404 User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wfpXH8c76z2mCfYP1RfSfjvqB1dweccL\/view?usp=sharing\"\u003eMoonriver 404 Flyer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1T5dCvoG_kodbvw3jw0LmNd7eZGx3BPv-\"\u003eMoonriver 404 AKM USB DAC Windows 7 Drivers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/10il3CUQfoi9lh112s4wQuxjiTpEsM2gX\/view?usp=sharing\"\u003eMoonriver Audio Press Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonriver Audio","offers":[{"title":"None \/ None","offer_id":51995241775425,"sku":null,"price":5795.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ SPDIF","offer_id":51995241808193,"sku":null,"price":6605.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ USB","offer_id":51995241840961,"sku":null,"price":7195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MM Only \/ None","offer_id":51995241873729,"sku":null,"price":6605.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MM Only \/ SPDIF","offer_id":51995241906497,"sku":null,"price":7565.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MM Only \/ USB","offer_id":51995241939265,"sku":null,"price":8005.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MM\/MC \/ None","offer_id":51995241972033,"sku":null,"price":6755.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MM\/MC \/ SPDIF","offer_id":51995242004801,"sku":null,"price":7715.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MM\/MC \/ USB","offer_id":51995242037569,"sku":null,"price":8155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Moonriver_404_Front_White_3K_1.jpg?v=1784363818"},{"product_id":"aesthetix-mimas-150w-integrated-amplifier","title":"Aesthetix Mimas 150W Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mimas is an integrated hybrid amplifier intended for high performance audio and home cinema systems. Designed to bridge the gap between ultra-high performance separates and mass market receivers. Sound quality, ease of use, flexibility and reliability are hallmarks of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamplifier section utilises one 6DJ8 (6922) vacuum tube per channel in a fully differential, balanced configuration. Borrowed from their Calypso preamplifier, this circuit will balance a single-ended input and provides voltage gain before the power amplifier section. This stage uses Roederstein plate load resistors from Germany, Reliable Capacitor coupling capacitors from California, USA, and a discrete solid-state current source. Tubes are burned in for over 100 hours before testing. Aesthetix’s tube testing regimen includes full FFT distortion analysis, gain matching to within .1dB, microphonics and noise levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor power amplification, they again looked to their existing industry standard products and borrowed a derivative of the output section from their Atlas amplifier. This power output section is fully discrete (no integrated circuits), fully differential, zero-feedback, DC coupled, balanced bridge output operating in Class AB. It is capable of 150W into 8 ohms, and nearly double into 4ohms, with both channels driven. Aesthetix painstakingly matches individual FET input devices and bipolar output devices, to ensure channel matching, linearity and stability driving any speaker load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key part of any Aesthetix piece is their devotion to overbuilt, advanced technology power supplies. The Mimas is no different, incorporating no less than seven fully regulated power supplies. Fundamental to any power amplifier, the high current power supply is provided by a separate center tapped transformer winding capable of 750VA and feeding 176,800uF of capacitance for a total energy storage of over 110 Joules. The high voltage supply for the vacuum tubes is a fully discrete regulated supply with over 220uF of capacitance supplied by a separate high voltage transformer winding. The Mimas’s input circuits are operated by a fully discrete regulated supply with over 4,400uF of supply capacitance. Vacuum tube heater supplies are fully DC regulated. The 900VA low flux power transformer, incorporating 5 separate secondary windings is designed and manufactured by Aesthetix in their facility in Moorpark, Ca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasework and industrial design has also been a hallmark of Aesthetix components. An all-aluminium machined enclosure manufactured in Santa Barbara, California provides the foundation for performance and cosmetic appeal. The transformer is shielded from sensitive audio circuitry by a stainless steel cover, further adding structure and rigidity. The faceplate incorporates 5 machined aluminium buttons, and a novel volume control interface is integrated in the display lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mimas contains a wide array of features in a deceptively simple design. All features are included in a no-compromise fashion; a feature is only included if it will not impede performance in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 inputs, both balanced and single ended. Whereas most companies offer 0, or perhaps one or two balanced inputs on their integrated amps, Aesthetix highlights its commitment to balanced technology by offering balanced (XLR) on each and every analog input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: Standard headphone output is 1\/3 watt into 32 ohms. As an option, a 1 watt into 32 ohms fully discrete, class A amplifier is optionally available. Headphone output is automatically selected when a headphone jack is inserted. Headphones or speaker is easily selected on the front panel or remote, allowing headphones to remain plugged-in if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome theatre bypass. Each analog input can be defined as a home theatre bypass input, allowing easy incorporation into a more complex theatre system while maintaining pure two-channel sound quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamplifier output. The Mimas contains an actively buffered preamplifier output, which can be used to drive a subwoofer or separate power amplifier. The preamp output is fully balanced, and available on XLR balanced jacks and single-ended RCA jacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay. The front panel display is based on static LED technology and has fully adjustable brightness and room light sensing. Fourteen element characters display the selected input name, and two larger seven element characters display the current volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser convenience. Each input can be given its own 4-character name, defined as home theatre bypass, have an offset level to match other sources, set the input on or off. Headphones can be turned on or off in software, left \/ right balance, start-up level, maximum level, display settings, and factory pre-sets can be restored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl. An IR extender is available on the back panel, using a 1\/8″ stereo jack. This is useful in systems where the Mimas front panel IR receiver is not accessible, such as placed in an enclosed cabinet or separate room. RS232 is standardly available on a DB-9 connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuch was the uncompromising sound quality challenges set for the Mimas that it took over 4 years to be developed. The wait was worth it as the Mimas is now considered to be one of the most accomplished sounding integrated amplifiers in the world. One of the major reasons for its special sound is that Aesthetix used the same volume control that is used in their award-winning Calypso. It consists of 88 1dB steps, utilising individual switched 1% metal film resistors. The volume control has long been considered one of the most difficult design challenges of a preamplifier, with more compromised designs utilising potentiometers or integrated circuit-based volume controls that deteriorate the sound quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn on the Mimas and a world of music enjoyment appears before you. The music flows through an expansive soundstage with freedom and agility. It has a very human element to the sound where things just sound real. It is intimate with an inner glow around the performance in one moment, expansive and wild in the next. This amplifier is a story-teller of the highest order and it feels like it is itching to tell you about the next piece of music, a real communicator of emotion and adventure. There is simply nothing like it anywhere near this price range. It is a true example of the stars aligning to create something rare and special…..or was that the moons of Saturn aligning? Heavenly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mimas offers a wide array of options, allowing customisation to unique system configurations or user needs. Contact us for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMM \/ MC phono input card, two inputs, fully discrete FET-based, high gain differential circuit utilising Wima film capacitors from Germany for RIAA and power supply bypass. Front panel and remote adjustable gain and loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital to Analog card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2x RCA (coax), 2x TosLink (optical), 1x USB. 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 88.2KHz, 96KHz, 176.4KHz, 192KHz, 352.8KHz (USB only), 384KHz (USB only); 16, 20, 24 bit depths; DSD64 (SPDIF and USB) and DSD128 (USB only). Fully balanced differential analog circuitry utilizing Wima film capacitors from Germany. USB utilizes Wavelength Technologies’ asynchronous implementation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh pass crossover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hardware adjustable high pass crossover. This is ideal for systems using a subwoofer requiring the main speakers to be rolled off. Four crossover frequencies are available and adjusted in hardware: 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz. All slopes are 6dB. Custom crossovers are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMimas comes standardly with a 1\/3 watt IC-based headphone amplifier. As an option, it can be configured (or added later) with a fully discrete Class-AB 1 watt into 32 ohm headphone amplifier. In addition to the amplifier, the headphone wiring is upgraded to Mogami.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgraded Remote Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBacklit, motion sensing, brushed aluminium remote control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7vdkKJwUVtA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5oEBjHwiF0g\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Award_Absolute_Sound_Product_of_the_Year_2019_200x200_480x480_1e6c85de-3c04-42d7-85c6-61b9c2de8213.jpg?v=1786576914\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews The Absolute Sound, Neil Gader, 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Aesthetix modular phono card completes an already premium package in the integrated amplifier segment. I originally dubbed Mimas “the very definition of what I am seeking today in an integrated amplifier,” but now I’m happy to amend that characterization. Now, it’s also among the most versatile.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/further-thoughts-aesthetix-mimas-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudiodrom, Hudba \u0026amp; Zvuk, 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Aesthetix Mimas is a reasonably priced amplifier for all who are looking for all-in-one type of integrated that makes no excuses. I did not have any problem to drive the impedance of my rather sensitive Wilson Audio Sasha W\/P speaker in large room at high listening volumes, however, certain cautiousness is recommended for less sensitive speaker in big spaces as the Mimas power rating may become bottleneck in dynamic transient peaks, though I am not sure if this can ever really happen, looking at the lab report of HiFi News \u0026amp; Records that measured max power output of 230W\/385W into 8\/4 ohms. Then I am conquered and can just declare the Aesthetix Mimas is among the best integrated amplifiers I have ever heard in this price range.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.audiodrom.net\/en\/integrated-amplifiers\/detail\/31-integrated-amplifiers\/664-aesthetix-audio-mimas\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Absolute Sound, Neil Gader, 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor armchair astronomers, Mimas is one of Saturn’s moons. For me, it is the very definition of what I am seeking in an integrated amplifier—unalloyed transparency and musicality served up with rich reserves of power. I’m only guessing that Aesthetix’s line of top-drawer separates will sonically edge out the Mimas in picayune areas, or that there are loudspeakers that will make demands beyond what Mimas can deliver. But then again, I doubt if any speaker can make this amp sound less musical than it most certainly is. It’s an amp I can recommend with no reservations. Just another way of saying that I’m over the moon for Mimas.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/aesthetix-mimas-integrated-amplifier\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereophile, Jason Victor Serinus, 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I used the Aesthetix Audio Mimas as a full-functioning integrated amplifier, the strengths of its tubed preamp stage and FET power stage seemed to balance each other out, delivering gratifyingly neutral and flowing full-range sound whose beauty extended through its excellent bass, convincing pace and drive, and delightful touch of radiance. When I used the Mimas solely as a preamp, its sound was brighter and warmer, with increases in transparency, color saturation, three-dimensionality, and the glow often associated with tubed products. 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