Ulixes
from $13,900 Made to order
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Tube option
Gain first, then musicality
In the tube version the pentode brings gain and low noise; the triode brings musicality and harmonic richness.
MM or MC
Accurate RIAA for every cartridge
RIAA equalisation is accurate for the cartridge Ulixes is built for: MM or MC as standard, both in one unit as an option; for MC a step-up transformer can be added.
Your choice
Capacitor or transformer
The output can be capacitor- or transformer-coupled, each with its own character — the choice is made with you for your system.
Made to order
Built by hand, to order
Premium capacitors, custom boards and dedicated transformers, built by hand to order; the tube version adds premium signal tubes and a kenotron-rectified supply, and a two-chassis build is optional.
Ulixes
Numbered unit — Opus No. on the nameplate
- Model
- Phono stage for MM or MC: one chassis, solid-state as standard; tube, two-chassis and MM/MC versions to order
- In brief
- A phono stage for MM or MC: one chassis and a solid-state circuit as standard; a tube version is built to order.
- Queue deposit
- 50% · from $6,950
- Lead time
- Seven pieces of gear a year, each built by hand to order. Current lead time: six months or more.
- Origin
- Made in Kazakhstan by Dmitriy Gubchenko
- Warranty
- 1 year (extra warranty available: +1 or +2 years)
- Music it suits
- Vinyl of every genre
From the atelier
Ulixes is a phono stage built to order. The standard Ulixes is a single-chassis solid-state phono stage with one input, for either a moving-magnet (MM) or a moving-coil (MC) cartridge, chosen at order time.
Everything else is an option. Ulixes can be built in two chassis, with the power supply in a separate box. It can be built on vacuum tubes, with two gain stages: a pentode first, for gain and low noise, and a triode second, for musicality and harmonic richness, and a kenotron-rectified supply with dedicated transformers. And it can take both MM and MC cartridges in one unit (MM/MC), with a step-up transformer for MC.
In every version RIAA equalisation is accurate for the cartridge it is built for. In the tube version the signal path runs through an optional step-up transformer for moving-coil cartridges, the pentode stage, a passive RIAA equalisation network and the triode stage to the RCA output (XLR optional). The output can be capacitor- or transformer-coupled, and each has its own character — the choice is made with you for your system.
Standard build: one chassis, a solid-state circuit and one input for an MM or MC cartridge, with premium capacitors, custom boards and dedicated transformers.
Options:
- Two-chassis build with an external power supply
- Tube version: pentode first stage, triode second stage, kenotron-rectified supply; tubes 6Zh4 / EF12 / EF14 (alternatives on request)
- MM and MC inputs in one unit (MM/MC); MC step-up transformer
- Capacitor- or transformer-coupled output
- XLR inputs and outputs (RCA as standard)
| Component | Manufacturer | Country of origin |
|---|---|---|
| Signal tubes 6Zh4 / EF12 / EF14 (tube version) | NOS, selected | US / EU / UK (NOS) / Other Vintage |
| Power and output transformers | Demograf Audio (custom-wound) | or analog by Hashimoto / Tango / Tamura |
| MC step-up transformer (option) | Demograf Audio | Own manufacture |
| Internal wiring: Proprietary “RareCoreFusion” Alloy | Demograf Audio | Own manufacture |
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Standard · solid-state
Option · tube
Simplified diagram of the stock configuration. The exact circuit for your options is confirmed with the atelier.
When delivering to countries that have imposed sanctions, we do not install sanctioned components; we fit vintage and modern equivalents instead.
Specification
Download the brochure PDF · EN · 0.7 MB
Measured on the stock configuration; options may change the figures.
- Device type
- Phono stage (MM or MC); solid-state as standard, vacuum-tube version optional
- Amplification architecture
- Standard: solid-state, one chassis. Options: tube — Pentode (Stage 1) + Triode (Stage 2), kenotron supply; two-chassis build
- Inputs
- RCA (XLR available as an option)
- Output coupling
- Capacitor-Coupled or Transformer-Coupled (selectable)
- Outputs
- RCA (XLR available as an option)
- Vacuum tubes
- Tube version only: 6Zh4 / EF12 / EF14 (alternative configurations available on request)
- Internal wiring
- Proprietary “RareCoreFusion” Alloy wire (other options available)
- Cartridge compatibility
- Standard: MM (Moving Magnet) or MC (Moving Coil), one input; both (MM/MC) optional
- MC Step-Up
- Optional Step-Up Transformer (SUT) available
- Mains
- 100 / 120 / 230 V — set at order time, plug to match (NEMA, Schuko, BS 1363 / type G)
- Weight
- 6 kg
- Dimensions (W × D × H)
- 200 × 350 × 150 mm
Custom options
Stock items are included in the price. Every option is agreed with the atelier before the build starts.
Component upgrades
- Premium Capacitors
- Top-Tier Custom Transformers & Chokes
- Premium Global-Brand Connectors
- AMRG Resistors & Cardas Solder
- Additional Inputs & Outputs (Excluding Connector Cost)
- External Power Supply (PSU) for Enhanced Audio & Universal Mains
Mains inlet, outlets & contacts
- AC Input: Standard Spec — IEC C14 Chassis Input Stock
- AC Input: Heavy-Duty Spec — IEC C20 High-Current Inlet
- AC Output: European Standard — Schuko (Type F) Stock
- AC Output: US / Japan Standard — NEMA 5-15R (Type B)
- AC Output: British Standard — BS 1363 (Type G)
- AC Output: Universal Interface — Direct IEC C13 Outlets
- Contacts: Pure Copper Unplated (Organic & Balanced Tone) Stock
- Contacts: Gold Plated e.g. Furutech FI-09(G) (Warmth & Rich Midrange Texture)
- Contacts: Rhodium Plated e.g. Furutech FI-09(R) (Fast Transients & Fine Detail)
Finish & chassis
- Standard configuration Stock
- Priority build
- Precision-Milled Metal Chassis (CNC milling)
- Contoured Bent-Metal Enclosure
- Exotic Hardwood Chassis
- Glass-Integrated Aesthetic
- Premium Wood Inlays & Accents
- Solid-Billet Metal Enclosure
- Advanced Galvanic Finishing
- Custom Dimensions & Form Factor
- Parameter Status Display
- Multifunction Remote Control Suite
Regional version
- 230 V — Schuko plug (Europe) Stock
- 120 V — NEMA plug (North America)
- 100 V — NEMA plug (Japan)
- 230 V — BS 1363 / type G plug (UK · Middle East)
Pairs well with
Which tubes does the Ulixes use?
The standard Ulixes is solid-state and uses no tubes. The tube version uses 6Zh4, EF12 or EF14 signal tubes and a kenotron rectifier; low-noise tubes are selected for the first stage, and spares can be ordered with the unit.
How is the Ulixes serviced?
Each unit ships with its own measurement report. The circuit is kept simple and serviceable, and Demograf Audio gear is serviced for as long as parts exist.
How is it delivered?
Shipping and insurance are paid by the buyer and shown as a separate line in your quotation. Every unit is packed for long-distance transport in heavy-duty flight cases and a wooden crate.
Which mains voltage and plug?
Each piece of gear is built for 100 V, 120 V or 230 V mains with the matching plug (NEMA, Schuko or BS 1363 / type G). The voltage is fixed at order time, so tell us where the unit will be used.
How long does the Ulixes take to build?
Build time is six months or more from the queue deposit, depending on the configuration and the queue; delivery takes from one month after completion. The atelier builds seven instruments a year. A priority build is available for an extra 50% of the price: your unit is moved ahead in the build queue.
* Photos are taken from real systems and show the specific configuration of a particular customer; your unit can look the way you want — all our equipment is fully customisable.
