Zesto Andros Deluxe II

The Zesto Andros Deluxe II Phonostage combines the best attributes of the Andros 1.2 and Andros Tessera Phonostages while maintaining its unique sonic personality. We wanted the same footprint as the Andros 1.2 and many of the internal features of the Tessera.

What’s Unique?

A unique feature of the Andros Deluxe II is that it uses the 12DW7 tubes in the output circuit. The 12DW7 tube is half a 12AX7 and half a 12AU7. We use the 12AU7 half to drive the output transformers because it has high current and low noise, thus allowing for the most frequently requested feature, a proper floating ground-balanced output.

Zesto Andros Deluxe II. It’s Quiet!

The extensive grounding scheme, the circuit design, and the steel enclosure all significantly reduce the phono stage’s noise so you can hear the quietest passages in your music.

Circuit Topology

The heart of the design is the new primary circuit, which incorporates the same large, beefy MC step-up transformers as the Tèssera and an entirely new output circuit to drive the balanced output transformers. The Andros Deluxe is built with a passion for analog and is designed with 100% tube circuitry and no solid-state devices anywhere in the signal path.

Why Andros?

Andros is a Greek island and the home of George’s grandmother’s family. Andros is now the name of the Zesto phono stage family.

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