Phono Preamplifiers
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Creek[back
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OBH-15 $450
With modern amplifiers expected
to cater for so many new devices, the Phono capability has
frequently been one of the features to disappear. Creek Audio
has always been aware of the benefits of vinyl – that
is why the company continues to provide a number of Phono
stage options.
The most recent addition to the Creek range
is the OBH-15, combining moving magnet and moving coil Phono
pre-amplifiers, into one diminutive chassis. Seriously impressive
and offering audiophile performance, the new OBH-15 will augment
any system.
Dynavector [back
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P-75 mkII $750
- Improved Phono Enhancer circuit, provides better matching to a wider range of cartridges.
- More gain and loading settings to provide better volume matching with different cartridges.
- Improved, higher performance gain stage.
- Even lower noise, lower distortion.
- Even better RIAA curve matching.
- Easier layout of jumpers -- both channels now identical.
- Improved internal power supply.
- Almost fully surface mount construction.
- Fully RoHS compliant.
- Improved 2-colour chassis with smooth gloss finish.
Grado[back
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Our new Grado Phono Preamp, model PH-1, represents
the most successful solution to one of the most complex technical
challenges in the field of audio that Grado Labs has ever
tackled. It can be compared to the undertaking of designing
our highly acclaimed phono cartridges, headphones and our
world renowned RA-1 headphone amplifier over the past several
years. Our design goals were for a truly superb sounding phono
preamp to work equally well with both low and high output
cartridges with negligible noise. We wanted a phono preamp
with ultra wide band pass, high overload, virtually perfect
RIAA amplitude and phase coherency, and very low output impedance.
This was the challenge set forth! This we have accomplished!
We realized immediately that a challenge like
this was not going to be met by using either of the time-honored
methods of passive or active equalization circuits. The relative
advantages and disadvantages of these old methods are very
well known: the passive preamp approach is characterized by
problems of first stage headroom and second stage noise. This
is due to the 40dB high frequency insertion-loss of the passive
network itself. Phono stage gain is frequency dependent with
the result of too little feedback at the low end and too much
at the high end. Of course, both extremes are sonically non-optimum
and unacceptable.
The more commonly used active equalization stage
provides solutions to the classic passive circuit problems,
but it also comes with a whole new set of its own problems.
These difficulties arise out of the subtle ramifications of
the classic negative feedback theory. The RIAA characteristic
requires that the amplifier's closed-loop gain needs to change
by a hundred to one (40dB) over the entire audio range. This
means too little feedback-closure at low frequencies and too
much at high frequencies. Too little causes inadequate suppression
of simple distortions, and too much causes the generation
of complex distortions (high-order).
The new Grado phono preamp circuit design now
has all of the advantages of the old methods, yet none of
its antiquated disadvantages! The challenge was met! The processing
problem has been split into two separate parts: a forward
propagating signal current and a back propagating error voltage.
We have indeed eliminated all of the past methods. Our new
phono equalization technique is a derivative of the principals
that we used in our highly regarded RA-1 headphone amplifier.
In this design, feedback closure ratio does not change with
frequency, but the total output gain does. Virtually all latter
stage noise disappears! The output impedance is very low,
with the EQ stage opened-loop and the closed-loop gain being
the same. The best of both worlds!
What is so significant about these new innovations
is the fact that the technical superiority claims absolutely
correlate to an unprecedented improvement in openness, greater
depth of field and increased definition to the sound of each
musical instrument. The PH-1 offers a true freedom from past
sonic problems along with Grado's usual warm, smooth, full
bodied, non-fatiguing and rich sound qualities that everyone
has embraced.
If your turntable is driven with a Grado
cartridge then you deserve to go the final step with the new
PH-1 phono preamp.
JA Michell[back
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DELPHINI MKII MM / MC
Phono Pre-amp
Designed for moving coil cartridges from 0.1 mV to 0.6 mV
output, or moving magnet cartridges from 2 mV to 5 mV output.
Selectable input impedance of 33, 100, 1K or 47K ohms, &
gain of 48dB, 52dB, 63dB, 70dB, or 74dB. Cartridge loading
of 1.1 nF or 100 pF. Constructed of acrylic and polished stainless
steel. Supplied with a substantial, matching 160VA outboard
power supply with low noise toroid transformer, ultra-fast
soft recovery rectification, active voltage regulation and
16000uF of filtration, all built into an acrylic and polished
stainless steel enclosure similar to the phono stage.
DINO
MM / MC Phono Pre-amp
The latest addition to the Michell/Trichord range of phono
preamplifiers, the DINO brings top-of-the-line Delphini-technology
down to a more affordable price.
The DINO uses two gain stages, with passive
RIAA correction employing costly M-Cap Zn polypropylene/foil
capacitors. The supply voltages are locally regulated with
two low noise discrete regulators. Gain, resistive and capacitive
settings are externally accessible for absolute simplicity.
The standard 40 VA power supply can be replaced
by the DINO+ power supply for even better sound reproduction.
The DINO+ cabinet is non-ferous acrylic and matches the DINO.
The DINO is the ideal phono preamplifier
for virtually all MM or MC phono cartridges.
Lehmannaudio [back
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Black Cube Statement $499
This is a full function entry-level phonostage that offers adjustable gain and loading that is accessible from the bottom of the unit. Works well with both high output MM and low output MC.
- Selectable Gain: 31dB, 41dB, 51dB, 61dB.
- Input Impedance: selectable 47k, 1000 or 100 ohms.
- Free slot for custom impedance load.
- Input capacitance: 100pF.
- Passive RIAA-filter with high performance MKP foil capacitors.
- Soft-Bass-Rolloff filter (6dB/Okt @ 60Hz) jumper selectable.
- DC-Output jumpers.
- Double-sided audio board layout for optimal parts placement and trace routing.
- Burr Brown audio grade operational amplifiers.
- Gold plated RCA audio connectors.
- External AC power supply.
- Nonmagnetic case (aluminum).
Black Cube $699
- New input stages.
- Chokes in the power supply lines of the audio section.
- Dual mono output stages.
- Up to 66dB gain - optimizes the handling of cartridges with a very low output level.
- Additional hard-wire slot for special impedance and custom loads.
- A soft Soft-Bass-Roll-off jumper (6dB/Oct. @ 60Hz) protects the woofers.
- Outboard power supply- power supplied through shielded cable and Neutrik XLR connectors.
- Gain at 1kHz: 40dB / 61dB MM/MC.
- Signal to noise ratio: 77dB / 69dB MM/MC.
- Input capacitance: 100pF.
- Selectable Input Impedance: 47k, 470, and 100 ohms - DIP switches located underneath the unit.
- Output impedance: < 100 ohm
- RIAA filter: passive equalization between two linear gain stages.
Black Cube SE $1,049
Since 1995 the Black Cube has gained a reputation of being the most cost effective phono stage on the market and has been overwhelmingly recognized by the international press.
The Black Cube SE takes what is already great to a whole new level and provides an excellent entry into high end. It has the same features as mentioned above, but they have added an amazing outboard power supply - the PWX. The PWX features a 30W toroidal transformer and it's the main reason for the significant upgrade in sonic performance. This PWX sports a grounded isolation coil between the primary and secondary coil - resulting in much more bass authority, a more liquid midrange as well as more openness. The price per performance ratio is why more and more analog music lovers choose the Black Cube SE right from the start.
Black Cube Twin $1,699
Many audiophiles passionate about analog may have two turntables, or two tonearms, and therefore need two phono stages. The Black Cube Twin gives you full flexibility of two complete phono stages. The unit consists of two identical audio boards powered by one PWX power supply. Listeners confirm that the performance of the Black Cube Twin equals that of two single Black Cubes SE. The same fast attack response, great imaging and accurate soundstage….all at a very affordable price.
The PWX Power Supply $499
The case on this power supply is made of nonmagnetic aluminum and the top cover is coated with a special anti-resonance treatment. It features a 30W high current toroidal transformer with a protection coil between the primary and secondary coil, which also filters away common mode interferences. Lehmannaudio includes a special shielded cable between power supply and the audio section, and the cable is terminated with a Neutrik connector (with gold plated contacts) at the power supply side.
The Black Cube Decade $2,399
The Black Cube Decade is the current top model of the Black Cube series of phono stages. It was developed to fill the large performance gap between the company's own Black Cube SE and the Silver Cube (Lehmannsaudio's current reference phono stage).
- The input stages used in the Black Cube Decade can also be found in professional mixing consoles and microphone preamps.
- The passive filter network between the two linear gain stages use precision MKP caps.
- Adjustable resistor and capacitive load options are available.
- Adjustable gain (36dB - 66dB) and soft bass roll off - located on the front faceplate.
- Onboard slot for a custom impedance load.
- Zero "global" feedback Class A output stage.
- High quality printed circuit board features mounted RCA connectors for optimal signal routing.
- Neutrik XLR connector with gold plated contacts for its power supply connection.
- Anodized aluminum faceplate: black or silver.
Silver Cube $5,199
The Silver Cube is Lehmannaudio's current reference phono stage. Its design not only provides maximum air and space with excellent soundstage depth and width, but also excellent dynamics, stunningly fast attack response, pace, timing, and dynamics. The case is made from billet aluminum, milled out for the audio section and acts as a heat sink for the discrete zero-feedback Class-A FET output stage.
Music Hall[back
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Phono Pak
Whether you're just getting started in the audiophile hobby
or need a accurate, low noise preamp for digital transfer
work, the MMF Phono Pak is a good choice. The simple fact
that you can get a quiet, accurate phono stage for under $100
is beyond belief.
The MMF Phono Pak debunks the myth that you
have to spend big money to experience the sound of low output
moving coil cartridges.
The Music Hall MMF Phono Pak is easy to install.
It can be placed anywhere and requires no attendance. It is
happy to remain powered up at all times.
Bellari vp129 $250
music hall is proud to announce the exclusive audio distribution for the Bellari vp129 phono preamp. The vp129 is a tube phono preamp with a built in headphone amplifier, for use with moving-magnet and high output moving-coil cartridges. The vp129 is designed to amplify an RIAA equalized phono signal to a hi-level signal. Since the unit utilizes tube circuitry, the resulting output signal is more warm and musical than solid state preamplifiers. The real kicker aside from the price and stellar sound is that it's manufactured in the US.
Rega[back
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IOS $3,195
Fono Mini
The Rega Fono Mini is a quality phono pre amplifier.The new Fono Mini benefits from an all new extruded aluminium case and very user friendly front and back panels that make this phono pre amplifier a very easy product to use.The Fono Mini simply connects to the line input on your amplifier, or the sound card of your PC so that you can transfer your vinyl to various digital formats.The Fono Mini is a fantastic value for money phono pre amp that will be a great addition to your hi fi set up.This is a cost affective version of the MM Fono and based on the phono amplifier as used in the Mira amplifier.This uses the same close tolerance parts as found in its bigger Fono & IOS brothers, but packaged as a cost effective solution for an accurate RIAA low noise vinyl playback solution.
Simply switch on, sit back and enjoy!
Rega Fono $450.00
Rega Fono Specifications:
- Input sensitivity = 3mV for 200mV output
- Input loading = 47KW in parallel with 100pF
- Maximum input level = 100mV
- Minimum output load impedance = 36.5dB
- Power requirements = 24VAC @ 110mA (Rega PS1)
- Frequency response (50KW load) = 17Hz (-3dB) to 100KHz (- 0.2dB)
- RIAA accuracy (50KW load) = +/-0.2dB 100Hz to 100KHz
Rogue Audio[back
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Stealth Phono Preamplifier $795
High performance low noise outboard mm/mc phono section.
General Features:
- Moving magnet (mm) or Moving coil (mc) operation
- High performance op amp circuit topology
- Precise RIAA equalization
- Massive fully regulated power supply
- Toroidal transformer
- Internal settings for 100, 300, 1000 and 47k Ohm loading
- Internal setting for 150 Picofared or 0 capacitance loading
- Four gain settings: 40dB, 50dB, 60dB, 65dB
- Ultra heavy-duty gold RCA inputs
- Precision components throughout
- Heavy machined aluminum faceplate
- Two heavy (2 ounce) copper circuit boards
- Teflon/silver plated hook-up wire
- Detachable IEC power cord
- Entirely designed and built in the USA
- 3 year limited warranty
VAS industires [back
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Cayin Phono-One Tube MC $1,795
One of the most requested products from Cayin has been a tube based phono stage. And finally, after showing the product at CES in January, the Cayin Phono-One is ready.The Cayin Phono-One is built to spec in a heavy-duty chassis. The Cayin Phono-One sports three 12AX7 tubes easily accessible from the right side of the chassis. Tubes can easily be swapped out without remove the cover. This is designed to support any moving-coil (MC) cartridge and has a built-in (Stereophile rated) Class A step-up transformer
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