Popular Post Kerry Posted February 16, 2022 Popular Post Report Posted February 16, 2022 We’re launching a new company – Eksonic – along with our new amplifier called Aeras. Launching an audio company is something I’ve had in the back of my head for many years and I’m proud to be able to bring a passion to market. I've been building my own version of the DIY T2 for quite some time now and have long hoped to capture the spirit of the beast in a smaller single chassis design that's more accessible to many. We think we've accomplished that with the Aeras. Aeras is the result of endless hours of circuit design and analysis, brainstorming and many iterations of prototyping and testing. Our initial users have had great things to say about this new amp. We’re going to be launching the company formally at the NYC CanJam later this month. We’ll bring our DIY T2 along with the Aeras so people can hear them side by side. I hope to see some of you at the launch 56 5 Quote
n_maher Posted February 16, 2022 Report Posted February 16, 2022 Where’s the love button? Seriously, I wish you nothing but success with this venture, Kerry. The amps look fantastic and I hope I get to hear one some day. I won’t be making the trek down to NYC, but look forward to the impressions even if it means wading through an endless thread somewhere else. 😁 1 Quote
Pars Posted February 16, 2022 Report Posted February 16, 2022 Congrats Kerry! The amp looks great, and hopefully we'll be able to see some good reviews from CJ, though knowing that crowd, wading thru the tripe will be umm, fun. BTW, you mention "we" in talking about Eksonic... 1 Quote
Kerry Posted February 16, 2022 Author Report Posted February 16, 2022 Thanks guys! The "we" is my cousin in Greece. He's got a great manufacturing background, which is important since we're looking to do the primary manufacturing in Greece. 4 Quote
TMoney Posted February 16, 2022 Report Posted February 16, 2022 Fantastic! You make us proud, Kerry. 1 Quote
JoaMat Posted February 16, 2022 Report Posted February 16, 2022 Congratulations to your New Company and I wish you and your cousin a great success, Kerry. 1 Quote
skullguise Posted February 16, 2022 Report Posted February 16, 2022 Many congrats and even more good luck! Your work is fantastic, both in looks and I'm sure sound! 1 Quote
chinsettawong Posted February 16, 2022 Report Posted February 16, 2022 Congratulations Kerry! It’s about time! Wishing you a big success. 1 Quote
robm321 Posted February 16, 2022 Report Posted February 16, 2022 Congrats Kerry! Exciting news. Wishing you guys all the best in your new venture. 1 Quote
Grahame Posted February 16, 2022 Report Posted February 16, 2022 Congrat Kerry ( & Cousin). Wishing y'all the best in your new endeavor http://eksonic.com/ 1 Quote
Torpedo Posted February 16, 2022 Report Posted February 16, 2022 Congratulations and best wishes, Kerry. Lots of success in this new venture. 1 Quote
HemiSam Posted February 16, 2022 Report Posted February 16, 2022 Very exciting and those amps look fantastic. Best of luck, Kerry! Sam 1 Quote
luvdunhill Posted February 16, 2022 Report Posted February 16, 2022 The obligatory… MOTMOTMOTMOT 1 9 Quote
audiostar Posted February 17, 2022 Report Posted February 17, 2022 Congratulations, Kerry and mucho success with your new venture! 1 Quote
purk Posted February 17, 2022 Report Posted February 17, 2022 Wow! Congrats! Any pricing available yet? 1 Quote
Kerry Posted February 17, 2022 Author Report Posted February 17, 2022 Thanks. The Aeras will sell for 5,995 Euro and $6,695 USD. The euro fluctuates against the dollar, but we'll keep the pricing as is, unless there are some larger swings. We're going to offer a show special of 10% off which I can extend here as well through mid-March 10 Quote
greenpips Posted February 18, 2022 Report Posted February 18, 2022 Looks really nice, Thanks Guys! 1 Quote
gepardcv Posted February 18, 2022 Report Posted February 18, 2022 Exciting! And that amp looks gorgeous. Please post some photos of the interior (if not sensitive, of course). 1 Quote
nopants Posted February 19, 2022 Report Posted February 19, 2022 Looks great, good luck with the launch- definitely interested in a unit myself 1 Quote
alegar Posted February 21, 2022 Report Posted February 21, 2022 Congratulations Kerry, I will follow the comments carefully. Being manufactured in Greece, shipments within the EU will be free of customs 2 Quote
3x0 Posted March 2, 2022 Report Posted March 2, 2022 The Aeras was a delightful listen, and it was both both bold and appropriate to have it available for a side-by-side audition with the T2 (and the DIY Soekris DAC and SR-007Mk1 were just the right showmates). The Aeras seemed to lose very little in sound (a little bit of top-end extension/air and perhaps some bass solidity) while shedding 80% of the size and dozens of pounds in comparison. The build and aesthetics were absolutely top-notch for the production unit. This is an extremely attractive proposition for city and apartment dwellers, or those with generally limited space for a dedicated headphone system -- literally a smaller desk footprint than some Stax amps or SRX-Plus builds while having near-T2 performance levels. 6 1 Quote
Kerry Posted March 2, 2022 Author Report Posted March 2, 2022 (edited) Some people have been asking for specs on the Aeras, so here they are... Input: XLR – Accepts balanced or single-ended (with grounded RCA to XLR cable) Input Impedance: 50K x2 Gain: 1000x Frequency Response: 1Hz – 60KHz Max P-P Voltage: 1500VAC Max RMS Voltage: 1000VAC Output: Stax Pro-Bias x1 Vacuum Tubes: 6S4A x4 Power Consumption: 100W External Dimensions: 19 cm x 34.3 cm x 14.2 cm (7.5” x 13.5” x 5.6”) – W x D x H Weight: 5.5 Kg (12 lbs) Mains AC: 115/230VAC Switchable Edited March 3, 2022 by Kerry 11 2 Quote
Nepherte Posted March 3, 2022 Report Posted March 3, 2022 Congrats Kerry! The small form factor will appeal to many, for sure. 1 Quote
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