Description: Tubed and solid-state integrated amplifier. Power section: Balanced bridge, zero-feedback, fully discrete, FET input, bipolar output. Power output: 150Wpc into 8 ohms (21.76dBW), 280Wpc into 4 ohms (21.4dBW). Frequency response at full power: 4Hz150kHz, 3dB. THD at full power: <1%, both channels driven. Preamp section: Fully differential, zero feedback, tubed. Tube complement: two 6922. Inputs: 5 line, single-ended (RCA), balanced (XLR). Preamp output: single-ended (RCA), balanced (XLR), headphone (¼"). Volume control: differential switched resistor network with 88 steps of 1dB. Input impedance: 20k ohms (single-ended), 40k ohms (balanced). Home-theater bypass. Control: RS232 (DB9), IR extender, 5V trigger.

Dimensions: 17 7/8" (434mm) W by 5 ½" (140mm) H by 1711?16" (449mm) D. Weight: 44 lb (20kg) net, 51 lb (23kg) shipping.

Finishes: Black, silver.

Serial number of unit reviewed: 7578.

Price: $7000. Options: aluminum backlit remote control, $400; DAC module, $1250; phono stage, $1250; fully discrete, class-AB, 1W headphone amplifier ($500). Approximate number of dealers: 25. Warranty: 3 years, nontransferable.

Manufacturer: Aesthetix Audio Corporation, 5220 Gabbert Road, Suite A, Moorpark, CA 93021. Tel: (805) 529-9901. Web: www.aesthetix.net.