CHARISMA
The CHARISMA is a handcrafted, minimalist Preamplifier designed for Audiophiles who require few functions, but insist on the purest sound.
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What the critics say...
"The Metaxas analyses the message with a fantastic precision; it is able to reveal a great deal of micro-information which is normally difficult or almost impossible to hear. According to us, the Charisma is a step towards a true and available High Fidelity without compromise".
Jean Hiraga/Patrick Vercher, LA NOUVELLE REVUE DU SON, France.
"I also found that I clearly preferred the Metaxas with a vinyl source. Music seemed less clinical though it was as detailed and informative as with a line level source. Vocalists were more characterful, realistic and convincing".
Malcolm Steward, AUDIOPHILE England.
" The Metaxas gave an effortless, polished sound for choir recordings and reproduced voices very smoothly without the slightest trace of harshness. One almost felt reminded of an excellent tube amplifier":
M. Kucera, SOUND MAGAZINE Switzerland.
" We auditioned the Charisma using recordings with large orchestra arrangements as well as the small ensembles-all with the same results: three dimensional, life-like musical performance within realistic acoustical boundaries. "
Ernie Fischer, THE INNER EAR REPORT, Canada.
" ... because of the stress laid on it in the literature, I spend some time listening via the phono input to several alternative pickup cartridges, thus renewing acquaintance with a number of long forgotten LP' s to which it did full justice".
Geoff Horn, GRAMOPHONE, England.
"Between the poles-not extremes, lively walks Metaxas without caring about the esoteric space or the drive of others, but also without denying his own character, namely not to drown everything in neutrality.Between Italy (CABRE) and Tokyo (ROTEL) the mids are where the Metaxas duo (Charisma/Iraklis) are unique; lots of tonal colours, body, drive finish ,precision and impulsivity...recommended for the years without vinyl."
Ulrich Michalik, HI FI EXCLUSIV, Germany.
" With more sense for the finer things, but not without liveliness, thus in summary most consistently, present the amps of Kostas Metaxas themselves.Combined with the right speaker ,they can please both ear and eye."
Dirk Sommer HI FI EXCLUSIV Germany
" The overall sound is undoubtedly both fascintating and convincing, half way between the crystalline purity and imaging of the best solid state components (mid and high frequencies) and the velvety personality of high class valve units (for example conrad johnson)".
Gianfranco Machelli STEREO, Italy.
" When going back to our reference preamplifier (after listening to the Charisma), the sound was less sweet and a little sterile".
Klaus Renner DAS OHR, Germany,
" It is a very smooth-handling unit, as quiet and precise as they come, easy to use ... I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone willing to spend ... especially anyone who uses a moving coil cartridge, for which the Charisma would seem to be ideal".
Julian Hirsch, STEREO REVIEW, USA.
