Metis

About the Metis

The Aesthetix Metis linestage preamplifier introduces groundbreaking Aesthetix Coupling Modules (ACMs) that replace traditional coupling capacitors, providing constant output impedance across all frequencies for superior soundstage depth, dimension, and resolution without tubby bass. It employs an 'Invisible' Separate Power Supply (ISPS) via a suspended inner core that decouples the power supply from the main chassis, delivering separate PSU benefits without extra space or cost. The design includes a stunning open architecture with a glowing LED panel, extensive user features like home theater bypass and phase selection, remote control, 12V trigger, and RS-232. Core Aesthetix principles shine through with 4 tubes in true dual-mono, fully balanced operation, zero feedback, discrete switched resistor volume control, and compatibility with single-ended or balanced inputs (SE internally balanced). Large footpads with HRS Nimbus Couplers ensure harmonic damping. It replaces the multi-chassis Callisto, offering reference-level tube performance.