Calypso

The Calypso is the first of our stereo-chassis dedicated two-channel amplifiers, and continues ampsandsound’s nautical naming theme for stereo amplifiers, starting with the Nautilus, Red October and continuing with the Black Pearl. While Calypso was ampsandsound’s first stereo chassis two-channel amp, its build followed the core values of the monoblock Zions and Bryce very closely. The Calypso follows the success of the Nautilus amplifier, and client’s requests for a two-channel centric amplifier in a similar form factor. Where the Nautilus is Class A, cathode biased and zero feedback delivering a sweet sounding 5-8watts. The Calypso remains Class A, but is wired in Tetrode with a hint of feedback. This subtle difference provides for more linearity, wide bandwidth, greater headroom, and increased dynamics. Where the Nautilus balanced personal audio with 2ch, the Calypso is solely focused on exceptional performance with speakers. Inside the Calypso is ampsandsound’s fourth generation p