Aesthetix Dione

INSPIRED BY THE BEST
Aesthetix has introduced the Dione two-channel hybrid power amplifier featuring zero feedback and differential balanced-bridged outputs. The hybrid design draws inspiration from award-winning Atlas power amplifier and Mimas integrated amplifier. Dione offers a bipolar output stage, bipolar driver stage, fet input stage and a vacuum tube gain stage.

THOUGHTFUL DESIGN
The optional discrete internal crossover module allows separate crossover inputs. All inputs have both single-ended and balanced jacks. The low-flux transformer is custom-wound in-house and supplies high and low current power to all individual discrete regulation circuits throughout the Dione. A stainless steel transformer cover prevents magnetic fields from interacting with sensitive audio circuits.

HIGHEST QUALITY DETAILS
The vacuum tube voltage gain stage uses Roederstein MK4 plate load resistors, high-grade polypropylene film coupling capacitors from Reliable Capacitor, and silver/ceramic tube sockets. All XLR connectors are Neutrik. Dione’s stunning machined aluminum casework echos the beautiful lines and proportions of Mimas and Pallene.

Inputs:
Balanced and single-ended jacks for all inputs
1 MΩ balanced input impedance

Outputs: One balanced-bridged speaker output per channel

I/I/O:
RS232: 1 DB9 connector, IR extender

Trigger
0-12V input using a 1/8" mono jack

Dimensions:
17-7/8 x 17-11/16 x 5-1/2 in; 43.4 x 44.9 x 14 cm

Weight:
44 lbs / 20 kg stand alone
boxed 50 lbs / 22.7 kg

Tubes:
One 6DJ8 / 6922 per channel

Power Output: Estimated 160 WPC, both channels driven into 8 ohms, 320 WPC into 4 ohms

Options:
High pass first-order crossover with 8 rear panel selectable crossover frequencies

Standby Mode
Tubes are turned off but solid-state circuitry remains powered