Cygnus X-2

Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:40 pm

Noticed this in the pipeline section of http://www.Sebatron.com/

Looks good Seb. I'm assuming it a dual channel solid state pre?

Can you describe its tonal character? Does it compare to anything?

ETA?

(so many questions, so little time)

Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 8:52 pm

Yes, yes, and does it emit x-rays? Wink

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:01 pm

Not an x-ray source this one. Laughing

Coming soon: Cygnus X-2

It’s a two channel high impedance transformerless solid state preamp that runs on a single +60 Volt internal rail. It’s all discrete using low noise transistors.
There are no intergrated circuits or chips in the audio path.

Power supply is internal ( no wall wart ) .
There’s 65 to 70db of clean gain.
Compared to the vmp , which is of course a valve preamp , Cygnus is a lot more transparent but without being overly so.It exhibits soft clipping tendencies when driven and has an accurate frequency response without a hyped top end.
It’s a fast preamp without sounding brittle.
It’s due out in about a month with revised front panel artwork and a different front panel finish.

I’ll keep you posted on details. Thumbs Up

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 3:03 pm

Sounds like a great ribbon pre. Sweet.

So besides that fact that both are binary systems, do the similarities between the pre and its namesake end there?

Cool

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 3:35 pm

David French wrote:

Sounds like a great ribbon pre. Sweet.

I was thinking the same thing - and I need a good (or great) ribbon pre.

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:57 pm

Nice!
Sounds like a good kick/snare unit.
Have you heard the Buzz Audio SSA1.1? Your description sounds similar to how I'd describe the SSA, except for the exhibits soft clipping tendencies when driven comment.

Need a beta tester? I'll even come pick one up personally Laughing

Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 11:32 am

The new photos of Cygnus X-2 should be up within a few days.
Keep an eye out.

Quote:

Need a beta tester? I'll even come pick one up personally

Sure that would be great.
Drop me a line at my Sebatron.com email address..... Thumbs Up

Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:33 am

New pics are up. Sweet.

Any idea on a release date and price point Seb?

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:42 am

Cygnus X-2 is due out within a couple of weeks.
We are preparing the first run and running final tests. Thumbs Up

At this stage introductory price will be around $900 USD. Laughing

There will be further new photos and more details on the Sebatron website very soon.

Cool

Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 8:49 am

Any ETA yet?
I'm about to soil myself with anticipation! Razz

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:16 pm

It's out: "With very low noise and extended gain, you’ll be able to hear the fleas on your dog." Shocked

Looks fantastic, Seb!

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 6:27 am

That sure looks sweet, well done Seb....

OK, now.... get on with that comp. That's what I'm lusting after! Thumbs Up

Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:19 am

He Seb, yup she does look sweet, nice job man....

I like the 'colour' chart thing on the site too, cool stuff,,,

you've come a long way baby!!! lol

peace for now

SI

oh, i may even try a few answers in your latest quiz too Smile

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