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The Aesthetix Pallene is a hybrid line-stage preamplifier that uses a tube input/gain stage (one 6DJ8/6922 per channel) with a solid-state output stage, combining the sonic character of valves with the drive and control of transistors. Designed as the control center of a high-performance system, it provides five line-level inputs on RCA or XLR, a precision 88-step switched-resistor volume control, and balanced and single-ended preamp outputs. The Pallene is fully balanced and zero-feedback, and offers optional plug-in phono and DAC modules for system expansion, plus a front-panel 1/4" headphone output, giving it substantial flexibility for both speakers and headphones. Available in black or silver and hand-built to Aesthetix's Saturn-series standards, it is aimed at listeners who prioritize transparency, musicality, and upgradeable versatility in a modern analog and digital audio system.
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The Ambrosia 2000 Second Edition's output impedance is 50Ω against the Pallene's 32Ω, its weight 22.68 kg (50 lbs) against 15.88 kg (35 lbs), its height 229 mm against 139.7 mm, and its depth 381 mm against 449.6 mm.
The P300's output impedance is 15Ω against the Pallene's 32Ω, its weight 10.6 kg (23 lbs) against 15.88 kg (35 lbs), its height 127 mm against 139.7 mm, and its width 430 mm against 454.6 mm.
The No. 326S's output impedance is 50Ω against the Pallene's 32Ω, its weight 14 kg (31 lbs) against 15.88 kg (35 lbs), its width 450.85 mm against 454.6 mm, and its height 74.04 mm against 139.7 mm.
The CF-080LSX2's output impedance is 100Ω against the Pallene's 32Ω, its weight 8.5 kg (19 lbs) against 15.88 kg (35 lbs), its width 450 mm against 454.6 mm, and its height 100 mm against 139.7 mm.
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