Phonos is a preamplifier for record players using either moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) cartridges. The equalization curve is according to RIAA and suitable for all vinyl records since 1954. The RIAA filter is designed after Douglas Self. With up to 70 dB gain for MC cartridges and 51 dB gain for MM cartridges Phonos belongs to the most powerful phono preamplifiers.

VOLTAiR technology:

120V Rail Technology is developed and manufactured to run on an operating voltage of 120 volts, which corresponds to twice that of discrete operational amplifiers and four-times that of semiconductor operational amplifiers. Technically especially in terms of dynamic range and headroom and sonically especially in reproducing the finest details and delivering a totally relaxed sounding audio experience. Music sounds absolutely natural and hearing fatigue is drastically reduced.

Features:

• 120 V rail phono preamplifier for record players
• RIAA equalization (after Douglas Self)
• Suitable for MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil) cartridges
• Max. preamplification: 51dB (MM); 70dB (MC)
• Capacitances for MM: Off, 150 pF, 220 pF and 330 pF
• Impedances for MC: 100, 220, 470; 2k2, 4k7 and 10 kohms
• Styroflex condensers used throughout the RIAA equalizer
• Switchable Gain: Normal, -10 dB, +4 dB
• Gold-plated RCA in- and outputs
• Audio ground connection for record player
• Switchable rumble filter (Subsonic)
• Linear power supply with toroidal transformer
• Dimensions (incl. feet):278 mm W x 57 mm H x 330 mm D /10.95 in W x 2.24 in H x 13 in D
• Made in Germany

The Phonos is available in different colours: Silver / Red