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Stereo Mojo: Feb. 2008

“The Art Audio Carissa is a piece of brilliant tube audio design as well as a object ‘d art that would inspire high degrees of pride in ownership. Its visual appeal endows it with a very high wife acceptance factor. Its exceptional low end authority and high end clarity make it an excellent choice for those who value cleanness and clarity without the often attendant dry sterility of solid state and the more laid back presentation of 300B tubes...”
— James L. Darby

Enjoy The Music

“And while I have tried over the years to describe exactly what soul is, I know this, in the Carissa I hear it and I think you will too. Most highly recommended..”
— Todd Warnke

“Through the midrange, the Art Audio Carissa has all the transparency and intimacy aficionados will expect of just about any SET amplifier, in this price range and beyond. It doesn't quite measure up to the standards set by some 300B amplifiers but far surpasses any EL34 or 6550 tube I've ever heard - and it comes with a combination of price and raw moxy that seems almost too good to be true.”
— John Potis

“The Carissa may have fantastic bass capabilities, a crisp and clean midrange, and smooth, extended highs, but it really wins you over with the way it blends these elements together and churns out a holistic musical message that both excites and soothes the senses. It pulls you into the music.”
— Francisco Duran