Cygnus X-2

Yes, yes, and does it emit x-rays? :wink:

Not an x-ray source this one. :lol:

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. 8-)

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?

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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.

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 :lol:

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

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..... 8-)

New pics are up. Sweet.

Any idea on a release date and price point Seb?

Cygnus X-2 is due out within a couple of weeks.
We are preparing the first run and running final tests. 8-)

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

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

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

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

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

OK, now.... get on with that comp. That's what I'm lusting after! 8-)

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 :)