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Aries Cerat IANUS AGETO
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The IANUS AGETO is a formidable preamplifier from Aries Cerat, built with a remarkably low output impedance and staggering mass. The IANUS AGETO brings Aries Cerat's most storied engineering heritage to dedicated line-level signal control.

Key specs that matter

One balanced XLR input and four single-ended inputs are provided. Output voltage is 4V. Input impedance is 7,000 ohms on both connections. Output impedance is a remarkably low 12 ohms on both connections - an excellent figure for driving long cable runs without signal degradation. At 550 x 430 x 165mm and a staggering 140kg, the IANUS AGETO represents a monumental preamplifier commitment reflecting Aries Cerat's uncompromising Greek engineering standards.

Sound and use context

Expect the distinctive, purist character Aries Cerat's uncompromising engineering philosophy is broadly known for, with the remarkably low output impedance ensuring clean signal transfer, combined with the staggering physical mass reflecting serious internal power-supply engineering.

Pairing

The remarkably low 12-ohm output impedance handles even long cable runs to a downstream amplifier without signal degradation.

Alternatives

Aries Cerat's own broader preamplifier catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different configuration.

Specifications

  • Model name

    IANUS AGETO

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    4

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    N/A

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    N/A

  • Output voltage (V)

    4

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    7000

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    7000

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    12

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    12

  • Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Volume control range (dBu)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    550 x 430 x 165

  • Weight (kg)

    140

  • Official link

    https://aries-cerat.com/ianus-ageto-preamplifier/

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