Ultra low-noise phono stage (pre-amp) to support virtually any cartridge type.
An eCoustics Editor’s Choice
Ian White noted these reasons to buy:
RIAA Equalization Accuracy: | +/- 0.1dB typ, 0.2dB max |
Overall Frequency Response: | 0.5Hz - 50kHz +/- 1dB |
Signal to Noise Ratio (unweighted): | MM - 78dB, MC - 76dB (Referenced to 50 Ohm source) |
Input Impedance, MM (selectable): | 18k Ohm, 22k Ohm, 47 kOhm, 100k Ohm |
Input Impedance, MC: | Effectively 0 Ohm |
Input Capacitance, MM (Selectable): | 0pF, 22pF, 47pF, 69pF, 100pF, 122pF, 147pF, 169pF, 220pF, 242pF, 267pF, 289pF, 320pF, 342pF, 389pF |
Nominal Gain, MM: | 40.5dB |
Nominal Gain, MC: | 66.5dB (with 10Ohm source) |
Subsonic Filter: | 20Hz, 12db/Octave. Bypassable. |
Typical Output Level: | 500mV RMS |
Max Output Level: | 8V RMS |
Input Overload, MM: | 120mV @ 1kHz |
Input Overload, MC: | 6mV @ 1kHz |
Aux Input: | Direct passthrough via relay, no active circuitry. |
Power Requirements: | 15vDC/500mA |
Dimensions: | 7-1/4" (185mm) W x 1-7/8"(47.5mm) H x 4.5" (115mm) D |
Product Weight: | 1.1 lbs (500g ) |
Finish: | Fine bead-blasted clear anodized aluminum |