Ypsilon Monoblocks Promise the Best of Solid-State and SET Performance
The Aelius monoblocks marry a tubed input stage to a solid-state output stage, offering what Ypsilon calls "the sonic purity of single-ended triode (SET) amplification with the power of push-pull amplification, all with unmatched build quality." Each Aelius uses a Siemens C3g tube in its input stage, MOSFETs in its output stage, and a single 6CA4 as a rectifier. The Aelius produces 220 watts into 8 ohm and 380 watts
into 4 ohms. It will also drive a punishing 2-ohm load, in which case it outputs 500
watts. Its first 60 watts are in class A. Each amp has switchable single-ended and
balanced inputs and weighs nearly 100 pounds. |
psilon Electronics has
slowly, surely built a reputation for uncompromised sonic performance across a broad range
of audio electronics -- from phono step-up transformers to power amplifiers. The company's
new Aelius mono amplifiers ($34,000 per pair) add an element of innovation to the
company's standing.