{"title":"Amps","description":"A phono preamplifier matchs the output of the turntable's phono cartridge to the line input of the preamplifier, integrated amplifier, amplifier, receiver, or audio mixer as the case may be. Manufacturers tend not to include a phono input anymore because many consumers no longer play LPs and records. Many turntables and magnetic pick-up cartridges are however still available in the market. And despite the digitization of music media, many music listeners have come to realize the superiority of record playing. The music sounds natural and real. The signal from phono cartridges is much smaller than from a CD, tape deck, radio tuner, or auxiliary source - so if you connect to any of those inputs you'll not have much volume. More importantly the tone will be totally wrong - all treble and no bass. Why? Because of equalization, or more precisely the lack of it. What you need is a phono preamplifier. It connects between the turntable and amplifier or hi-fi unit. It magnifies the signal to the required level and, equally importantly, it restores the tonal balance. The ability to perform both functions in the laboratory and in actual listening sessions distinguish one phono preamp from another. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We only stock and carry phono preamps that excel in terms of engineering, production quality, musicality and value.","products":[{"product_id":"behringer-u-phono-ufo202-usb-audio-interface-with-phono-preamp","title":"Behringer U-Phono UFO202 USB Audio Interface with phono preamp","description":"BEHRINGER U-PHONO UFO202 USB AUDIO INTERFACE WITH PHONO PREAMP\n\u003cp\u003eThe Behringer UFO202 is a high-quality USB audio interface with a built-in phono preamp and massive bundle of recording software for digitalizing tapes and vinyl records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Transfer and restore valuable vinyl records and tapes to computer via USB connection\u003cbr\u003e - Audacity vinyl restoration, noise-reduction, editing and recording software, podcasting software\u003cbr\u003e - More than 150 virtual instruments and effect plug-ins\u003cbr\u003e - Revolutionary energy XT2.5 compact music production software included with feature-rich audio\/MIDI sequencer\u003cbr\u003e - Phono input switchable to line input source\u003cbr\u003e - Stereo output allows easy connection and playback of computer audio files over your home sound system\u003cbr\u003e - High-resolution 48 kHz converters for high-end audio quality\u003cbr\u003e - Headphone stereo output with dedicated level control lets you monitor your input source\u003cbr\u003e - Works with PC or Mac computer with no setup or drivers required\u003cbr\u003e - Conceived and designed by Behringer Germany\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Behringer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32709857227,"sku":"BEHRUFO202","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/BEHRUFO202-2.jpg?v=1497645069"},{"product_id":"bellari-vp-130-phono-preamp-free-us-ground-s-h","title":"Bellari VP-130 phono preamp (Free US Ground S\u0026H)","description":"BELLARI VP-130 PHONO PREAMP\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Bellari VP-129 phono preamp has been updated to the Bellari VP-130 with a new switching power supply that accommodates 100 - 240 VAC. The sound quality continues to be amazing. It stands alone when compared to other tube pre amps up to twice its price point. Also since it's designed for professional use, it is solidly built to withstand the rigors of the trade. Designed to RIAA equalize and amplify the small signal generated by a magnetic phono cartridge to a Hi-Fi line level signal, the Bellari VP-130 is intended for use with moving magnet and high output moving coil phono cartridges only. The resulting output signal while not flawless is rich, full-bodied and musically gratifying. It also features all tube circuitry, switchable rumble filter, mute switch and steel chassis. About 50 hours of use are required to bring out its true high performance. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBellari VP-130 Phono Preamp Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-I\/O connectors: RCA, 1\/4\" TRS stereo\u003cbr\u003e\n-Input sensitivity @ 1kHz: 30dB, 47k\u003cbr\u003e\n-Input impedance: 50k ohm\u003cbr\u003e\n-Output impedance: 8 ohms headphone, 100 ohms RCA\u003cbr\u003e\n-Max output level @ 1kHz @ 0.1% dist.: \u0026gt; 10dB \u003cbr\u003e\n-Equalization RIAA: 20Hz - 20kHz +\/- 1.5dB\u003cbr\u003e\n-Rumble filter: 20Hz\u003cbr\u003e\n-THD: 0.02% @ 1KHz\u003cbr\u003e\n-S\/N ratio: \u0026gt;80dB unweighted\u003cbr\u003e\n-Power: 15 VDC, 100 - 240 VAC power supply adapter\u003cbr\u003e\n-Dimensions: 6\"w x 2.5\"h x 5.4\"d\u003cbr\u003e\n-Weight: 2 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\n-Indicator: One-power LED \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\nThe Bellari gets my highest recommendation, and is the budget phono preamp I will now recommend for every genre of music. Its sins are strictly of omission and it worked well as a headphone amp too. Well done - and a genuine bargain!\n\u003c\/i\u003e\n\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n- Michael Fremer, \u003ci\u003eStereophile\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol.29 No.2. For the full \u003ci\u003eStereophile\u003c\/i\u003e review, click \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lpgear.com\/Bellari_VP-129.pdf\"\u003e here\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\n\"...the bargain of a lifetime (tube) phono preamp\" is the headline in Jim Hannon's review of the Bellari.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n-Jim Hannon, \u003ci\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/i\u003e, January 2006.\nFor the full \u003ci\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/i\u003e review, click \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lpgear.com\/TASBellari.pdf\"\u003e here\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\nI was surprised by how attractive and well balanced it sounded: smooth and warm, yet open and crisply detailed. The Bellari seemed to create a sound that was rich, natural and appealing. Surface noise was low, and the music emerged from a crisp, clean, quiet background. It was an excellent sound by almost any standards; one I was very happy to listen to. An excellent performer at a very reasonable price.\"\n\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n- Jimmy Hughes, \u003ci\u003eHiFi+,\u003c\/i\u003e Issue No. 38. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecognition\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bellari phono preamp received one of the highest recommendation in \u003ci\u003eStereophile\u003c\/i\u003e October 2008. This one-tube wonder manufactured by Rolls Corporation in the USA was placed in the same performance category as some of the highly-regarded and expensive phono stages: Audio-Research PH-5 ($2495), Ayre P-5xe ($2500), EAR 834P ($1595), Eastern Electric MiniMax ($1499), Chord Symphonic ($5500), Whest Audio whestTWO ($1895) and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bellari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32709931211,"sku":"BELLARIVP130","price":274.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/BELLARIVP130-2.jpg?v=1497645099"},{"product_id":"denon-au-300lc-au-300lc-au300lc-step-up-transformer-for-mc-cartridge","title":"Denon AU-300LC AU 300LC AU300LC Step Up Transformer for MC Cartridge","description":"DENON AU-300LC AU 300LC AU300LC STEP UP TRANSFORMER FOR MOVING COIL CARTRIDGE\n\u003cp\u003eThe Denon AU-300LC Step Up Transformer is designed to boost the very low output signal of a MC (moving coil) cartridge to a level that it can be then be properly equalized and amplified by the phono stage. To preserve the fidelity and clarity of the source signal, Denon uses LC-OFC (Linear Crustal Oxygen Free Copper) coil windings of only 0.4 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Denon AU-300LC Step Up Transformer produces wonderful transparent music with Denon low output MC cartridges and other high fidelity cartridges with output impedance within 3 ~ 40 ohms. Discover how good MC cartridges really sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProven in use for many years in Japan, the Denon AU-300LC Step Up Transformer is now available in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDenon AU-300LC Step Up Transformer Specifications \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Coil windings: LC-OFC (Linear Crystal Oxygen Free Copper) for natural and clear sound\u003cbr\u003e - Perm alloy: Two separate double shielded for LR high S \/ N gain\u003cbr\u003e - Recommended use: 3 ~ 40Ω cartridges\u003cbr\u003e - Boost ratio: 1:10\u003cbr\u003e - Primary \u0026amp; secondary impedance: 40Ω and 4Ω\u003cbr\u003e - Frequency response: 20Hz-50kHz\u003cbr\u003e - Dimensions (mm): W50 H37 D110\u003cbr\u003e - Weight: 0.26 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32714145611,"sku":"DENONAU300LC","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/DENONAU300LC-2.jpg?v=1497652637"},{"product_id":"adl-furutech-gt40-usb-dac-audio-interface-with-phono-preamp","title":"ADL Furutech GT40 USB DAC Audio Interface with phono preamp","description":"ADL FURUTECH GT40 USB DAC AUDIO INTERFACE WITH PHONO PREAMP\n\u003cp\u003eThe superbly constructed ADL Furutech 24-bit, 96KHz GT40 USB DAC with Phono Stage excels and pleasantly suprises. The GT40 harmonizes computer files and analog inputs. Built for enthusiasts seeking to fully enjoy their music collections in their computer hard drives, the GT40 offers very high performance, flexibility, and affordability. Looking to convert your LP's or other analog sources to digital? The GT40 will take you to the venue with every album you archive. The sound quality results are more conspicuoulsy natural, more open and with better clarity and rendition of individual notes and harmonics. A review succinctly summarized the Alpha Design Labs Furutech GT40 as a hell of a good thing.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seriously-shielded audiophile-grade GT40 features a low-latency USB 2.0 audio driver that plays and records at 96 kHz. A likely first for this category, the GT40 includes a built-in low-noise MM \/ MC phono preamp! Record your favorite vinyl to hard disk via the USB output. In\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ADL Furutech GT40 features L\/R analog outputs, and switchable line or phono inputs with a vivid, captivating sound that is simply unheard of in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GT40, wired with Furutech's GT2 USB cable of course, offers sound quality that is naturally smooth, accurately complex, detailed and clear - to desktop systems, especially with high resolution 24-bits\/96kHz files. It also coaxes the best from 16-bit\/44.1kHz files and lifts their sound quality to near harmonic impeccability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFurutech GT40 USB DAC Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - USB \u0026amp; Analog: Playback and record multimedia audio system \u003cbr\u003e - Connectivity: USB interface, analog input\/output RCA jack \u003cbr\u003e - USB playback resolution : 24bit\/96KHz\u003cbr\u003e - USB recording resolution: 96kHz (Max) supports 32kHz\/44.1kHz\/48kH\u003cbr\u003e - Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz (40Hz: +0.5 dB, 15kHz:-0.5dB) \u003cbr\u003e - SN ratio:-90dB (A-wtd)\/line Output \u003cbr\u003e - Line output level: 1 Vrms \u003cbr\u003e - Line input level: MC 0.5mV\/MM 5mV\/Line 1V \u003cbr\u003e - Headphone output level: 80mW (32 ohms) max. \u003cbr\u003e - Power supply: AC 9V 0.5A \u003cbr\u003e - Dimensions (mm): 150W x 111D x 57H \u003cbr\u003e - Weight: Approximately 650 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.avguide.com\/article\/alpha-design-labsfurutech-gt40-2496-usb-dacanalog-recorder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlpha Design Labs\/Furutech GT40 24\/96 USB DAC\/Analog Recorder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.headfonia.com\/furutech-gt40-usb-dac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFurutech GT40 USB DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.stereophile.com\/ces2010\/furutech_gt40_usb_dac_with_phono_stage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFurutech GT40 USB DAC with Phono Stage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.audioholics.com\/news\/press-releases\/adl-gt40-usb-dac-furutech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eADL GT40 USB DAC by Furutech\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e Art Dudley, \"Listening,\" \u003ci\u003eStereophile,\u003c\/i\u003e Vol.34 No.9 (September 2011): 45-47.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ADL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32728533835,"sku":"FURUTECHGT40","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/FURUTECHGT40-2.jpg?v=1497677568"},{"product_id":"graham-slee-gram-amp-2-communicator-phono-preamp","title":"Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Communicator phono preamp","description":"GRAHAM SLEE GRAM AMP 2 COMMUNICATOR PHONO PREAMP\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Gram Amp 2 Communicator phono preamp is a stripped down professional performer specifically designed to give the record playing listener on a low budget full scale performance you won't get from anything else close to its price. Starting out life as the \"plain\" Gram Amp 2, it earned legendary status within weeks of its introduction back at the turn of the century in the year 2000. Ten years plus onward, it retains its original circuit configuration and thus offers full scale musical performance that sounds exceptionally superb. To be able to continue making this astonishing phono stage preamp at a price you can afford Graham Slee stripped out all the costly cosmetics and what remains is a small, neat and presentable aluminum box with \"musical gold\" on the inside! The Gram Amp 2 Communicator phono stage preamp is supplied with a universal voltage energy efficient plug-in wall power supply. It can also be powered by the PSU1 power supply which can be ordered separately. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGram Slee Gram Amp 2 Communicator Phono Preamp Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Input sensitivity range @ 1kHz,5cm\/sec: 3.5mV (will accept 2mV to 10 mV) \u003cbr\u003e\n-Output range: 300mV (170mV to 860mV with \"will accept\" input range) \u003cbr\u003e\n-Maximum input @ 1kHz: 54mV \u003cbr\u003e\n-Input impedance: 47k ohms\u003cbr\u003e\n-Input impedance capacitive: 100 pF \u003cbr\u003e\n-Output noise: -77dB (CCIR Q-pk 22Hz - 22kHz) \u003cbr\u003e\n-Equivalent input noise (EIN): -115dB\u003cbr\u003e\n-Reproduction characteristic: RIAA accuracy within 0.5dB total deviation 20Hz-20kHz \u003cbr\u003e\n-Channel balance: 0.1dB\u003cbr\u003e\n-Channel separation: 64dB\u003cbr\u003e\n-Dimensions: 4.5\"w x 1.75\"h x 3.5\"d\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\n\"What I didn't expect was for it to sound stage like a four-figure preamp\"\n\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e- Geoff Husband, TNT Audio (February 2001)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\n\"It concedes little indeed to more expensive designs and kept us entertained for hours. Timing is first-rate, instrumental timbre convincing and detail resolution frankly impressive...\"\n\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Hi-Fi Choice (December 2001)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\n\"Switch to the power rock of Led Zeppelin II and the Gram Amp 2 delivers both crashing cymbals and deep thundering bass with ease\"\n\u003c\/i\u003e\n- What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision (June 2002)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graham Slee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32728541579,"sku":"GA2CC","price":226.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/GA2CC-2.jpg?v=1497677598"},{"product_id":"graham-slee-gram-amp-2-se-phono-preamp-best-buy-rated","title":"Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 SE phono preamp \"Best Buy Rated\"","description":"GRAHAM SLEE GRAM AMP 2SE PHONO PREAMP\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gram Amp 2 Special Edition phono stage preamp was first introduced specifically for the US market in 2001. It came with a number of improvements over its Gram Amp 2 sibling, now with the nomenclature Communicator. The Gram Amp 2 SE phono stage preamp also features 50 percent more gain thus catering to a wider selection of moving magnet, high output moving coil, and moving iron phono cartridges and its use with passive pre amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSince then the Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 SE phono preamp has achieved world-class status and received a compendium of recommendations and awards, testaments to its timeless and world-class excellence:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended system component Stereophile October 2002\u003cbr\u003e Recommended Best Buy The Absolute Sound Oct\/Nov 2002 issue 138\u003cbr\u003e Recommended Best Buy The Absolute Sound Dec 2002\/Jan2003 issue 139\u003cbr\u003e Recommended system component Stereophile April 2003\u003cbr\u003e Recommended system component Stereophile October 2003\u003cbr\u003e 2003 Editors Choice Best Buy The Absolute Sound Oct\/Nov 2003 issue 144\u003cbr\u003e 2004 Editors Choice Best Buy The Absolute Sound Dec\/Jan 2004 issue 145\u003cbr\u003e See also reviews online at Enjoy The Music \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.enjoythemusic.com\/magazine\/equipment\/0402\/gramamp2se.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eonline\u003c\/a\u003e | TNT-Audio \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tnt-audio.com\/ampli\/gramamp2se_e.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eonline\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003cbr\u003e Recommended system component Stereophile April 2004\u003cbr\u003e Recommended system component Stereophile October 2004\u003cbr\u003e Recommended system component Stereophile April 2005\u003cbr\u003e Highly Recommended \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stereotimes.com\/acc052507.shtml\" title=\"Gram Amp 2SE Stereo Times Review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eStereo Times\u003c\/a\u003e May 2007\u003cbr\u003e 2007 Editors Choice Best Buy The Absolute Sound October 2007 issue 175\u003cbr\u003e 2009 Editors Choice Best Buy The Absolute Sound September 2009 issue 195\u003cbr\u003e 2010 Editors Choice Best Buy The Absolute Sound March 2010 issue 201\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraham Slee's concept and proprietary implementation of phase integrity\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The nearest you'll ever get to the original sound is by using the same technology that recorded it. Recording studios and top class performers use pro-audio equipment. So it makes sense that by using a professional audio designed phono preamp you will get truthful reproduction of your LP collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGram Amp 2 SE designer, Graham Slee, has worked at the highest end of pro-audio design - broadcasting. This experience includes designs used by the UK's national and international broadcasting organization, the BBC. A vinyl enthusiast with a varied collection (from rock to classical) he prefers listening to real vinyl than taped copies. He also has an in depth knowledge of record reproduction technology, from the disc cutting stage to playback in the studio or home. Graham has worked in Hi-Fi too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this light, the Gram Amp 2 SE phono preamplifier he designed and crafts personally by hand are going to give you vinyl reproduction limited only by turntable, tone-arm and cartridge performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Reproduction\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The signal from a record is the result of careful engineering to make the grooves a uniform size so that a stylus can track them easily. Retrieving the signal from the groove takes exact engineering to restore the sound back to the original so it can be transferred to the input of a preamplifier or amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are cut with falling bass (LF) and rising treble (HF) below and above some mid-range frequency (MF). It is this method that makes it possible to keep the groove a constant width. The mid-range frequency about which the equalization takes place varies somewhat depending on the format: 78's have many recording characteristics. So do early American and British microgroove LP's, then there's the up-to-date RIAA characteristic used on all modern records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the phono preamplifier's function to perform the exact opposite effect to that of the record cutting machine. This is called equalization (EQ for short), which boosts the bass and cuts the treble by just the right amount. It also has to amplify the tiny signal from the pick-up cartridge, with minimal noise and distortion, so it's big enough to drive an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually all modern records are recorded to the RIAA standard and require RIAA equalization. But older records, and not just 78's, were recorded to different characteristics. Pre '60's LPs were recorded to the now redundant Decca\/London FFRR, HMV\/EMI, Columbia (British), Columbia (American) or NAB \"standards\". From 1955 most record companies changed over to the RIAA (new orthophonic) standard, but some companies kept their old \"standards\" well into the '60's because they considered them close enough to RIAA when listened to with record players of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroadcasting organizations, production studios and music lovers with large record collections will probably have lots of older records to the old \"standards\" that require their own equalization to play faithfully. RIAA equalization gives a passable approximation. If you want true fidelity however, you need the appropriate equalization circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 SE is pro-audio designed exactly and precisely for playback of RIAA recorded media. (We can supply by special order the Jazz Club phono preamp to restore the original tonal balance of older records - 78's early LP's and singles - as well as provide the highest fidelity reproduction of modern records and LP's.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGram Amp 2 SE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using his pro experience, Graham Slee set out to develop a high-gain phono preamp fast enough to keep phase integrity as near to the original as possible and equally capable of handling transients. Phase integrity is about preserving the sound of things. The RIAA is accurate to within 0.5dB. The capacitors in the RIAA network of the 2 SE are very fast polypropylene types, faster than the precision polyprops. Several different polypropylene capacitors were auditioned in its development and the ones selected gave the best results in terms of timbre - both instrumental and vocal. There is a very slight trade-off with this approach between precision and speed. The trumpet you hear may be up to half a decibel louder or softer than the original. It will however sound like a trumpet, which is better than having a trombone and trumpet sounding like one another. Moreover, since 1dB is the measure of the smallest difference we can hear, half a decibel is not really an audible difference in the real world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttention has also been paid to the input and output stages. A \"special\" type of capacitor discovery, which neither falls into the conventionally accepted electrolytic, tantalum, or film\/foil categories, is used. This special capacitor allows much more musical information to pass through than even Elna audio grades. So for good measure this type is also used in the 2 SE's output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamp can use moving magnet and high output moving coil cartridges with 2mV to 10mV output @ 5cm\/sec velocity and at 9mV, still have 14dB of headroom. On recording studio equipment, the peak level is +8dB, and the other 6dB allows for replay of hot pressings, which are cut at greater velocity. With no rumble filter, the Gram Amp 2 SE has a frequency response from 10Hz - 150kHz (+\/-3dB).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gram Amp 2 SE is housed in a new silver case with four highly polished Teflon insulated gold plated phono sockets of the type usually only fitted to esoteric high-end gear. A plug-in wall DC power supply unit, overrated several times over, is used to supply power. The raw DC that the power supply provides is regulated properly inside the phono preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Production of the Gram Amp 2 SE follows a set plan. All units have to be identical. Quality control is included in the design. Each unit is individually tested, first with a precision meter to ensure all voltages are correct and then with a broadcast quality professional audio test set. Tests are: (1) Noise - very revealing - at this point one can tell if most components are doing their job, and if a unit fails (rare, but it can happen), its usually an input cap or the chip - one or the other gets thrown. (2) Gain: both channels should match, if they don't it gets reworked. (3) Frequency response\/RIAA accuracy: spot frequency test - should be within one quarter dB of the norm otherwise there's a cap out of spec. (4) Distortion: more than 0.03% is fail, but most hit 0.01% (1kHz) and the 2 SE first batch hit 0.008%. If any component is wrong it will fail the test. (5) Finally, each Gram Amp 2 SE is listened to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach unit is handcrafted. Handcrafted means what it says, everything is done by hand. Machines make the components and printed circuit boards, but that is before the 2 SEs are assembled. The case is drilled manually. The boards are hand soldered using the finest Weller irons (the best you can buy). The final build is by hand, every thread is hand tightened - machines can't feel - all wires soldered on by hand. And finally, they're made in the designer's workshop. Then they're cleaned with a chamois leather and wrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 SE Results\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The 2 SE offers micro detail and weight, accuracy of timbre and better separation between performers, and a sound stage of great depth and breadth. It does not have the edginess of transistors or tubbiness of tubes. The Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 SE compares well with a number of expensive high-end phono pre amps, due, in part, to its single stage topography and the attention paid to its fast performance. For those aspiring to high-end class and performance, the Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 SE offers an alternative unheard of to many music lovers and serious record collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the best way to describe the Gram Amp 2SE's performance is by what reviewers say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...all the earmarks of a giant killer...the more you listen to this thing on its own, the more you'll discover that you can play it for hours without fatigue...the presentation had a rare top to bottom cohesiveness, with a tonal balance unusually rich, lush, and, well, beautiful...It's love at first sound between the Gram Amp and vocalists, while violins are marvelously silken...\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePaul Seydor, Absolute Analog, The Absolute Sound, Feb\/Mar 2002\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...the music the Gram Amp 2 SE produced was very well tonally balanced. It was easy to listen to but also imparted excitement without edginess. Amazingly, when partnered with quite expensive front ends and speakers, the Gram SE was not left wanting, it just played highly enjoyable music.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eSteve Davey, TNT-Audio.com, June 1, 2002\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...they'll be amazed by its sound...the Gram delivered genuine solidity in the mid-band and mid-bass. It was quiet, and free from the thinness, edge, and grain you usually get at this price...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...I wouldn't spend the difference between the Gram and the Dino if I were going to use it solely for MM amplification... I'd be paying for stages I wouldn't be using, and I wouldn't enjoy the sound over extended listening even with the Dino+ power supply option...\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eMichael Fremer, Analog Corner, Stereophile, June 2002\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...a startling little machine. In the price versus quality sweepstakes, it is a winner in every way that counts: musicality, definition, preservation of instrumental and human voice timbre, speed, fullness of sound and, finally, price...\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeil Walker, EnjoyTheMusic.com, Issue 0402\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...I cant think of any other phono stage anywhere near its price that can match the 2 S\/Es clear, taut, and dynamic bass response, nor approach its high frequency clarity and resolution....Its combination of superb wide band sonic performance and exemplary musical communication sets the standard for budget phono stages. Highly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePaul Szabady, Stereo Times, May 2007\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This stripped down little number has a sweet, mellow sound, and very low noise and perceived distortion.The sound is a little veiled (though remarkably grain-free) and, while not the last word in wide dynamics, has astonishing composure and musical integrity. \"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePaul Seydor, The Absolute Sound, March 2010, Issue 2010 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Gram Amp 2 Special Edition phono stage preamp is supplied with a universal voltage energy efficient plug-in wall power supply. It can also be powered by our PSU1 power supply which can be ordered separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraham Slee Gram Amp 2 SE Phono Preamp Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e -Input range: 2mV - 10mV rms\u003cbr\u003e -Output range (for above inputs): 224mV - 1120mV rms\u003cbr\u003e -Gain: 41dB (Av 112) ref 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e -Phase margin: 90\u003cbr\u003e -Maximum input level: 41mV (ref: 1 kHz)\u003cbr\u003e -Input impedance resistive: 47k ohms\u003cbr\u003e -Input impedance capacitive: 100pF\u003cbr\u003e -Output noise: (CCIR Q-Pk 22Hz-22 kHz) -74dB\u003cbr\u003e -Equivalent input noise (EIN) -115dB\u003cbr\u003e -Reproduction characteristic: RIAA within 0.5dB total deviation 20Hz-20kHz\u003cbr\u003e -Noise measured @ 80Hz, 1kHz, 5.6kHz and 16kHz: \u0026lt;0.05% (typically \u0026lt;0.015% @ 1 kHz)\u003cbr\u003e -Channel balance: 0.1dB\u003cbr\u003e -Channel separation: 64dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Should this product fail while being used for its intended purpose, within one year of purchase, we will repair or replace it at our discretion. Please contact LP Tunes for details. No other liability will be accepted. Your statutory rights are not affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Graham Slee Projects Limited\u003cbr\u003e 1 Monks Way, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2JD, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e tel\/fax: +44(0)1226 244908\u003cbr\u003e e-mail: \u003ca href=\"mailto:gsp.ltd@gspaudio.co.uk\"\u003egsp.ltd@gspaudio.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graham Slee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32728549515,"sku":"GA2PP","price":326.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/GA2PP-2.jpg?v=1497677604"},{"product_id":"graham-slee-gram-amp-3-fanfare-phono-preamp-for-mc-phono-cartridge","title":"Graham Slee Gram Amp 3 Fanfare phono preamp for MC phono cartridge","description":"GRAHAM SLEE GRAM AMP 3 FANFARE PHONO PREAMP FOR MC CARTRIDGE\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Gram Amp 3 Fanfare is a complete phono preamp for low-output MC cartridges with 0.2 - 1.0mV output. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nIt's always been Graham Slee's preferred method to pre-pre-amplify the tiny output of a low output moving coil cartridge and then apply it to the input of a moving magnet RIAA phono preamp. This makes perfect sense because there are precious few ways of providing the 60dB plus of gain required, with low noise, low distortion and the level of performance to capture recorded fidelity in the grooves. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe Gram Amp 3 Fanfare uses studio tape head preamp technology to bring you extreme fidelity captured in the groove. Because of Graham Slee's wide-band design capabilities they are able to utilize op-amp characteristics that are beyond current hi-fi understanding, so, at last, your moving coil cartridge can deliver its full glory. The Fanfare is not limited by the slow low noise techniques that bedevil competing moving coil amplification, and as such it will deliver real musicality while at the same time having a perceived noise floor lower than many moving magnet designs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSingle-minded optimization leads to superior results\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUnfortunately the industry has been pushing the concept that one circuit can be optimized to do the two jobs of moving magnet and moving coil pre-amplification at the flick of a switch. If science were that easy then Michael Shumaker could win - at the flick of a switch - Formula 1 in the car he drives to the track in!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nAt the same time you are told that hi-fi separates are the only way to go for the performance you're after. Isn't it time for the hi-fi salesman to make his mind up?\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe truth is that one amplifier stage can only be optimized for one narrow range of gains hence the negative feedback argument used to explain why one amplifier sounds better than another. With 20dB difference between low output moving coil and high output moving magnet, it is immediately apparent that the universal phono stage is going to let you down on one of its settings. That's usually the moving magnet one, so why bother spending over the odds for something that's going to end in disappointment?\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThat is why the Gram Amp 3 Fanfare is dedicated to low output moving coil and our similar looking Gram Amp 2 Special Edition is dedicated to the higher output moving magnets and high output moving coils. When you look at the prices of these two units, it is obviously cost effective to opt for one or the other, or even to buy both if you're going to be using both high and low output cartridges. You will end up paying a tiny bit more for a great deal more in musical performance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTechnology\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe input impedance of the Gram Amp 3 Fanfare is fixed at 470 ohms which was found to present the optimum load for the vast majority of moving coil cartridges.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe source impedance of a low output moving coil is around 10 ohms and a load greater than 200 ohms is needed so as not to noticeably load its output. Moving coil cartridge loading is like speaker damping factor in reverse. Too much load has the effect of limiting the mechanical dynamics of the stylus. It is very much like an electricity generator. Anyone observing a fairground generator truck knows that the engine note goes low as the load of the ride is applied. By the same virtue, the stylus is stiffened against the groove with too much load (too low a resistance) which will not only compress the dynamics but also introduce distortion to the peaks. Therefore a slightly higher than recommended 470 ohms brings a beneficial effect to dynamism.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraham Slee Gram Amp 3 Fanfare MC Phono Preamp Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Input sensitivity range: 0.2 - 1.0mV\n\u003cbr\u003e \n- Maximum input: 4.4mV\n\u003cbr\u003e \n- Output from above inputs: 238 - 1190mV rms \n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Maximum output: 5.3 V rms \n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Gain: 61.5dB (1190mV)\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Input resistance: 470 ohms \n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Input capacitance: 100pf\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Noise: -63dB CCIR q pk 20Hz - 20kHz\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Distortion: 0.03%\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- RIAA accuracy: 0.5dB \n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Frequency response: 19Hz -150kHz \n \u003cbr\u003e\n- Channel balance: 0.2dB \n \u003cbr\u003e\n- Channel separation: 64dB \n \u003cbr\u003e\n- Dimensions (mm): 71\"w x 72\"h x 118\"d \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShould this product fail while being used for its intended purpose, within one year of purchase, we will repair or replace it at our discretion. Please contact LP Tunes for details. No other liability will be accepted. Your statutory rights are not affected.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGraham Slee Projects Limited\n\u003cbr\u003e\n1 Monks Way, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2JD, United Kingdom\n\u003cbr\u003e\n+44(0)1226 244908 Tel\/Fax\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"mailto:gsp.ltd@gspaudio.co.uk\"\u003egsp.ltd@gspaudio.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e email \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gspaudio.co.uk\" target=\"_top\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.gspaudio.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e website\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graham Slee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32728554507,"sku":"GA3PP","price":351.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/GA3PP-2.jpg?v=1497677624"},{"product_id":"graham-slee-accession-phono-preamp","title":"Graham Slee Accession phono preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eACCESSION PHONO PREAMP \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #989898;\"\u003e- Graham Slee's creative force changes the definition of\u003cstrong\u003e reference\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cacaca; font-size: medium;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Patent pending technology extracts and liberates much more of what's hidden in the music on vinyl records. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cacaca; font-size: medium;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Two EQs: first one strips phono cartridge's slope; second one applies record EQ with perfection only Graham Slee can. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cacaca; font-size: medium;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Compact circuitry offers short path, purer energy and eliminates over-engineering flaws and high costs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cacaca; font-size: medium;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e More reference quality and usefulness than \"single purpose big-box references\": offers adjustable and fixed level outputs, Volume\/output level control, RIAA, NAB (American) and FFRR (British) vinyl record EQ's, Flat\/CA (constant amplitude) alternative EQ, Mono\/stereo switch and four cartridge capacitive loading options. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cacaca; font-size: medium;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Designed, engineered and each unit bespokely crafted in Yorkshire, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraham Slee's newest creative force, Accession, changes the definition of phono reference preamp. Perfecting previously overlooked technology, the Accession extracts and liberates much more of what's hidden in the music on vinyl records. Its design recognizes something virtually all other phono preamps don't - that record equalization (EQ) isn't what most think it is! Treating the two quite different EQs separately, the Accession first strips away the phono cartridge's temporal contribution to the frequency response. It then applies record EQ with perfection and grace only Graham Slee can. As a phono preamp of more usefulness than over-engineered old technology references, the Accession also offers adjustable and fixed level outputs, Volume\/output level control, RIAA, NAB (American) and FFRR (British) vinyl record EQ's, Flat\/CA (constant amplitude) alternative EQ, Mono\/stereo switch and four cartridge capactive loading options: 100pf, 220pf, 320pf and \"out\". The new Accession - simply peerless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo date, phono preamps regardless of price and sophistication reproduce music essentially using the same historical convention. The Accession accedes. The Accession uses a different kind of technology which reveals much more musical detail and goes even further in relegating vinyl's bad points. The resulting sound is closest to the music at its recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has some other functionalities too (see below) that you'll appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #539dc2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Equalization Isn't What Most Think It Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts design recognizes something virtually all other phono preamps don't that record equalisation isn't what most think it is! Record equalization (EQ) is quite a convoluted process complicated by historical and physical technical limitations. For records to work at all required some considerable compromises simply to cut and press the groove. This is why record EQ exists and why the phono preamp has the job of correcting it. But there's something else contributing to the EQ which the phono preamp has to correct the actual cartridge being used to play records has a rising response. Here we're not talking about something subtle. It is a real rising response few understand. The cartridge output is rising at a rate of 6dB per octave, a 45 degree slope, and it's completely different to the EQ applied to the record. Even so, ever since the magnetic cartridge came on the scene - the cartridge type we all use today - phono preamp designers have looked at the \u003cem\u003ecombined\u003c\/em\u003e EQs of record and cartridge as being one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #539dc2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Accession Changes It All\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTreating the two quite different EQs separately, the Accession first strips away the cartridge's contribution to the frequency response. It then deals with the record EQ. Thinking about it, the record's own EQ was applied when the record was recorded, and even if you just bought the record you're playing today that event happened some time ago whereas the phono cartridge is applying its rising response in real time now as the record is playing. These are two completely separate events in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #539dc2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Slope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combined \"EQ's\" make up a complex curve of different slopes pictured below. The solid black curve is the signal the phono preamp receives at its input. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/t\/10\/assets\/description_image_CV-cartridge-RIAA-output.jpg?802543324889187056\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we can EQ the contribution from the cartridge and amplify it, the curve will rotate 45 degrees to the right as shown by the faint broken red curve. This is what the Accession does. It \"EQ's\" the cartridge first of all so all that is left to do is EQ the record's contribution, which it does in its second stage. Rotating the curve only takes a single opposing filter slope to do the job. It just so happens that a handful of solid-state amplifying devices have an open-loop frequency response which match the required slope perfectly, making the amount of negative feedback required constant at all frequencies on the slope. This is really important because that constant negative feedback makes the input and output impedances constant too. The cartridge \"sees\" a constant load and that's quite different to the conventional way of doing things it makes a big difference to how it sounds. But it's not purely subjective. High frequency distortion just melts away... just 0.002% THD at 10kHz on the Accession's fixed outputs. That's objective!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #539dc2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Features And Their Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe package of features the Accession phono preamp provides makes it really flexible allowing it to fulfill a number of roles.\u003cbr\u003e- Adjustable and fixed level outputs - Volume \/ output level control - RIAA, NAB (American) and FFRR (British) vinyl record EQ's - Flat \/ CA (constant amplitude) alternative EQ - Mono \/ stereo switch - Four (4) cartridge capactive loading options: 100pf; 220pf; 320pf and \"out\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a minimalist LP only system the volume control lets it drive a power amp, and the fixed outputs can drive a headphone amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of a \"traditional\" system the variable outputs can be used into an ADC or sound card to do \"vinyl rips\" while the fixed level output is connected to your preamp, integrated amp or receiver for normal listening. The different record EQ possibilities make it great for archival duties if you have old mono LPs and EPs which don't sound quite right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #539dc2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolving Digitizing \"Clipping\" Problems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePossibly the biggest problem encountered in digitizing vinyl is the wrong level of signal. Too much signal overloads the input of the A to D converter (ADC) resulting in a hard clipped sound which ruins your efforts. Using an \"L-pad\" (an attenuated interconnect cable) can help but with quieter records you'll be recording several bits down. A volume or output level control is the answer, but it's got to be followed by a buffer stage to get the impedance low enough to suit the ADC input, or the results won't be right. The Accession gives you both. The output level control is followed up by a high quality discrete transistor buffer stage which gives you the low impedance drive your ADC expects. The fixed level output allows you to monitor what you're recording by connecting it to your main system, or to a headphone amplifier, as you record from the variable output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #539dc2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Volume Control For A Minimalist System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot only is the volume control and buffer stage of use for digitizing vinyl, but it's the answer for those who only want to play vinyl and want the bare minimum of system components. All that's required is a reasonably sensitive power amp for the Accession to drive. Partner it with a pair of Proprius monoblocks and cartridges outputting ≥ 4.5mV (ref 1kHz at 5cm\/sec) will be sufficient to reach high volumes with excellent sound quality. The Accession's output buffer stage was developed specifically to prevent input saturation from ruining the clean signal from the phono preamp section. It handles the full post EQ peak to peak signal without any slew-rate limiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #535353;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRIAA, American or British?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlder mono records can sound a bit muffled or a bit too bright and if that happens you'll find it's because they were not recorded to \"modern\" RIAA characteristics like you get on stereo records. Up to the mid-1960s best-quality \"gramophone\" record reproducers featured tone correction switches to equalise the different record tone characteristics, and for vinyl it boiled down to American and British versions competing with their different EQs. Because many older users will have some of these records LPs, EPs and even singles in their collections we saw it fit to include a switch to equalise them, as well as a mono switch for authenticity. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #535353;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlat \/ CA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe're often asked if we can make a \"flat\" phono preamp for digitizing acoustic records, but that implies a phono preamp without any EQ at all. What you want is something which reproduces the record's characteristics only and that's exactly what the Accession phono preamp does if you switch it to its \"Flat\/CA\" position (CA: constant amplitude). It's not only acoustic records which can be played this way - all records can - and during digitization the EQ of your own software can be applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #539dc2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Capacitive Loading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot that it should be needed, because in our opinion 100pf is ideal for the vast majority of MM cartridges when combined with the 50pf to 100pf of arm and cable capacitance. But as the Accession is made as a tool to extract maximum information from vinyl records we've included four capacitive load settings for you to experiment with. The effect on sound will be to take the high frequency peak in the 10kHz to 20kHz region lower or higher, making the peak larger or none existent, between the maximum loading and minimum loading, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #539dc2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing The Accession With Moving Coil Cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Accession is designed for high output cartridges, but if you want to use low-output MC too, partner it with the Elevator EXP Step-Up for an unbeatable all-cartridge phono preamp combo. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #539dc2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Accession phono preamp is supplied with Graham Slee's best power supply - the outboard PSU1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #539dc2;\"\u003eAccession Phono Preamp Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e- Input and output connectors: 360 shielded RCA\/phono sockets, hard gold plated \u003cbr\u003e- Input sensitivity range: 1.6mV to 7.2mV (recommended) \u003cbr\u003e- Output range (for above inputs): 190mV to 857mV \u003cbr\u003e- Maximum input: 35mV rms \u003cbr\u003e- Maximum output: 5.2V rms \u003cbr\u003e- Gain: 41.5dB (119) at 1kHz \u003cbr\u003e- Input impedance: 47k Ohms plus: 100pF \/ 220pf \/ 320pf \/ out \u003cbr\u003e- Output impedance (driving impedance): 750 Ohm fixed \/ 470 Ohm variable (will drive 10k Ohms and above) \u003cbr\u003e- Noise at output: -66dB Quasi-peak 20Hz to 20kHz \u003cbr\u003e- Distortion: typically 0.01% 20Hz to 20kHz \u003cbr\u003e- RIAA accuracy: 0.3dB \u003cbr\u003e- Frequency response: \u0026lt;20Hz - 45kHz (-3dB corrected to RIAA) \u003cbr\u003e- Channel balance: 0.2dB \u003cbr\u003e- Channel separation: 60dB \u003cbr\u003e- Power supply: Remotely powered using PSU1 linear power supply \u003cbr\u003e- Size (approx.): W: 107 x H: 50 x D: 195 (mm) inc. jacks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Specifications subject to alteration without notice in keeping with continuous improvement policy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graham Slee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32730716555,"sku":"GSPACCESSION","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/files\/accession-silver-left-side.jpg?v=1716387149"},{"product_id":"graham-slee-elevator-exp-moving-coil-head-amplifier","title":"Graham Slee Elevator EXP Moving Coil Head Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eGRAHAM SLEE ELEVATOR EXP MOVING COIL HEAD AMPLIFIER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Graham Slee Elevator EXP moving coil head amp has received awards and distinctions that only a select few and the very best achieve, testaments of its world class stature and exceptional ability to deliver sound quality equal to or better than any MC head amp at any price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Graham Slee Elevator EXP (active step-up device) is designed to express the full performance of low output MC phono cartridges of the highest caliber. The complete lack of flywheel effect or hysteresis of transformers, correct cartridge matching, and fast low noise video bandwidth enable the Elevator EXP to deliver truly exceptional performance hence the awards stated above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Graham Slee Elevator EXP is a separate unit flat response 22,5dB gain stage (having its own outboard power supply) optimized for MC cartridges, that will boost the signal to Moving Magnet level. The less stressed MM phono stage that follows it, can then be realistically expected to deliver a good musical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Graham Slee Elevator EXP features video amplifiers that provide the bandwidth required for the absolute phase needed to reproduce instrumental and voice structure timbre, a sound-stage with depth and width, and the instant dynamics which makes the music and recording venue come alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts input referred noise measures -130dB rms like studio microphone amps (Just take away your cartridge sensitivity in dB for the S\/N). That means the hiss will be below the noise of a clean record, and in the case of the Elevator EXP, there is no hum provided the turntable components and arm lead are properly screened and grounded to the EXP ground post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Graham Slee Elevator EXP's distortion is near non-existent at less than 0.01% (including the test oscillator's 0.003% distortion).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being designed for the convenience of the manufacturer, the Graham Slee Elevator EXP sports its cartridge loading switches on the front panel. Furthermore, we've included all the resistive loads you've been asking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Elevator head amplifier is extremely transparent, allowing the true character and expression of your low-output MC cartridge to shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoading\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe following cartridge loads are available via two front panel gold plated contact switches: 47,000 - 5,100 - 1,000 - 840 - 100 - 30 and 23 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighest professional standards \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eComponents used in the Graham Slee Elevator EXP are to the highest professional standards, including FR4 epoxy resin single and double sided plated through hole printed circuit boards, C\u0026amp;K gold plated contact switches, analog devices semiconductors, tantalum capacitors, Elna audio grade capacitors, Wima low inductance high speed polypropylene and silver\/mica capacitors. Connections are by heavy gold plated, Teflon insulated deluxe phono jacks, and an additional arm earth is provided for convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case, which matches the Graham Slee Era Gold V, Jazz Club, Reflex, Revelation and Solo, is our unique construction aluminum extrusion base and top, with 3.2 mm thick front and rear panels. Finish is satin silver anodized aluminum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eShould this product fail while being used for its intended purpose, within one year of purchase, we will repair or replace it at our discretion. Please contact LP Tunes for details. No other liability will be accepted. Your statutory rights are not affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAwards\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHi-Fi News\u003c\/i\u003e Best Phono Stage Award for 2004 \u003cbr\u003eBest Phono Stage Under £1,000 Award at the 2005 Heathrow Hi-Fi Show \u003cbr\u003eClass A Recommended Component \u003ci\u003eStereophile\u003c\/i\u003e Vol.30 No.10 October 2007 \u003cbr\u003eClass A Recommended Component \u003ci\u003eStereophile\u003c\/i\u003e Vol.31 No.4 April 2008 \u003cbr\u003eClass A Recommended Component \u003ci\u003eStereophile\u003c\/i\u003e Vol.31 No.10 October 2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraham Slee Projects Limited\u003cbr\u003e1 Monks Way, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2JD, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e+44(0)1226 244908 Tel\/Fax\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:gsp.ltd@gspaudio.co.uk\"\u003egsp.ltd@gspaudio.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e email \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gspaudio.co.uk\" target=\"_top\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.gspaudio.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e website\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graham Slee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32730728267,"sku":"GSPELEV","price":871.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/GSPELEV-2.jpg?v=1497682266"},{"product_id":"graham-slee-era-gold-mk-v-phono-preamp","title":"Graham Slee Era Gold Mk V phono preamp","description":"GRAHAM SLEE ERA GOLD MK V PHONO PREAMP\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Graham Slee Era Gold Mk V phono preamplifier is  truly exceptional. It throws current thinking to the wind, and concentrates on its singular mission - that of reproducing music the way music sounds. The result is a phono preamp that breathes real music into life.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nMichael Fremer, in \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e Vol. 27 No. 1, calls the Era Gold V the \"miraculous phono preamp\" for its ability to change and dramatically lift an entire system's sound quality and make music sound real! Subsequently, \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e awarded Class A $$$ Recommended Component rating on the Era Gold Mk V thus making it the least expensive phono preamp in this very exclusive class of \nsuperlative achievers. Others cost $1,500 - $15,000! \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nFor Michael Fremer's complete review, click \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lpgear.com\/EraGoldMkV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e here\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nFor the \u003ci\u003eTNT Audio Magazine \u003c\/i\u003ereview, click \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tnt-audio.com\/ampli\/elevator_e.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e here\u003c\/a\u003e. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe Era Gold Mk V is designed for use with the highest quality turntables, tonearms, moving magnet, moving iron, and high output moving coil cartridges which require a fixed 47k ohms load. This single-minded focus removes all design compromises thus setting the music free! Because there are no switch contacts in the signal path and because of its extremely fast amplifier stages with matched, high speed,low dielectric absorption RIAA networks, the Era Gold will retrieve detail from records with crystal clarity and precision, produce an amazingly accurate and stable stereo image, tight powerful bass and fantastic detail resolution with vast improvement to musical\ntiming and timbre, along with the ethereal or ephemeral feel of valves. The resulting sound is startling in its musicality!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Performance Results\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs with many high performance products, the results it gives will only be as good as the source feeding it, but with a good turntable-arm-cartridge combination the results will be heard. At last, much of the grittiness blamed on the vinyl medium is exchanged for real music. Brass, with its complex harmonic structure appears as it should, rather than the usual distortion you get with slower pre amps.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nAs, is usually the case, it's the attention to the smallest details which make the biggest difference to how things sound. With the Era Gold V, these small details are reproduced with such finesse that the music is brought to life. The life it had when committed to the master tape! Not just with modern high quality pressings or direct cut discs, but with used vinyl too, right back to the birth of RIAA stereo recordings.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nHow this is achieved is based on Graham Slee's concept of phase integrity, which can only be realized by fast electronics, which in turn is an art seldom understood, or achieved by other phono preamp manufacturers. Every natural sound has its harmonics. These harmonics carry the information our hearing needs to distinguish between instruments, voices, the particular way in which they are played or sung. They also carry the micro-information about the recording venue, the microphone placement, the reverb - natural or synthetic - sounds and energies that make up the backdrop to the recording, and that backdrops perspective.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe power supply used to power the Era Gold is the PSU1. It uses extremely low impedance, high temperature reservoir capacitors, paralleled for even lower impedance prior to a voltage regulator, which itself is very low impedance. Its 12 watt peak capability is far greater than the power demanded by the Era Gold.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nAdditionally, the voltage is regulated a second time within the phono preamp itself, providing an extremely clean power supply to the amplifiers. It is further improved by distributed tantalum capacitors. However, it is Graham Slee's attention to the signal ground which makes the biggest impact. The ground is many orders of magnitude more stable than any other phono preamp in the market, no matter how big the power supply!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe fast circuitry of the solid state Era Gold places it on par with many a tube phono preamp. In fact, it can be quite difficult to differentiate between it and a tube preamp. However the Era Gold carries none of the frequency limitations (Miller capacitance). Many have found it unbelievable that such a big, controlled and astonishingly musical sound can be \"made\" by such a small \"box\".\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe Era Gold V phono preamp is powered by the outboard PSU1 power module which is included.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Listener's Phono Preamp\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA listener enjoys music and is persnickety about it. He\/she will take the time to assemble components that will maximize the musicality of his\/her playback system. This applies whether the system is modest or stratospheric. It's an attitude towards music and much about life really. This attention to detail differentiates the true listener from the equipment lover.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe Era Gold V is the listener's phono preamp because it brings real music to life. It also requires patience. It requires a month of actual use before it will let you experience its grandeur. Afterwards, the Era Gold V becomes \"miraculous.\"\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraham Slee Era Gold MK V Phono Preamp Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Phono connectors: Heavy gold plated \n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Input sensitivity: 2mV - 9mV\n\u003cbr\u003e \n- Input impedance: 47k and 100pF\n\u003cbr\u003e  \n- Output: 240mV - 1.08V\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Headroom: 26dB ref 2mV input\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Output noise \"A\" wtd.: -75dB\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Distortion: \u0026lt;0.02%\n\u003cbr\u003e \n- Frequency response: 10Hz - 2.7MHz\n\u003cbr\u003e \n- Reproduction curve: RIAA with 50kHz EQ\n\u003cbr\u003e \n- Dimensions (mm): 170 x 117 x 50\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Shipping weight: 5 lbs. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShould this product fail while being used for its intended purpose, within one year of purchase, we will repair or replace it at our discretion. Please contact LP Tunes for details. No other liability will be accepted. Your statutory rights are not affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGraham Slee Projects Limited\u003cbr\u003e\n1 Monks Way, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2JD, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\n+44(0)1226 244908 Tel\/Fax\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"mailto:gsp.ltd@gspaudio.co.uk\"\u003egsp.ltd@gspaudio.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e email \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gspaudio.co.uk\" target=\"_top\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.gspaudio.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e website\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graham Slee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32730736395,"sku":"GSPERAV","price":796.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/GSPERAV-2.jpg?v=1497682276"},{"product_id":"graham-slee-jazz-club-adjustable-phono-stage","title":"Graham Slee Jazz Club adjustable phono stage","description":"GRAHAM SLEE JAZZ CLUB ADJUSTABLE PHONO STAGE\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Graham Slee Jazz Club phono preamplifier stage allows you to restore the original tonal balance of older records (78's, early LP's and singles) and provides the highest fidelity reproduction of modern vinyl records. Because it uses the Era Gold Mk V board, supreme musicality is assured with records old or new.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally reviewed in \u003ci\u003eStereophile\u003c\/i\u003e June 2002 and subsequently awarded Class B Recommended Component rating by \u003ci\u003eStereophile\u003c\/i\u003e, the Jazz Club was found by Michael Fremer to offer an outstanding sound as a standard MM\/RIAA phono section with the added EQ flexibility. Since its review, the Jazz Club has been upgraded to the new Era Gold Mk V main board which gives it an even loftier performance. See the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tnt-audio.com\/ampli\/jazzclub_e.html\"\u003ereview of the Jazz Club\u003c\/a\u003e by TNT-Audio Magazine.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe Jazz Club is the record listener's phono preamp because it brings real music to life. It also requires patience. It requires 2 - 3 weeks of actual use before it will let you experience its grandeur. Afterwards, the Jazz Club becomes a musical treasure for all of your records.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLP's and singles\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Switch positions: Equalise \u003cbr\u003e\n- 250\/13.7: Early FFRR (pre '53)\u003cbr\u003e\n- 500\/11: FFRR (Decca\/London). MGM, EMI, HMV, RCA, Victor, English Columbia\u003cbr\u003e\n- 500\/13.7: 240mV - 1.08V\u003cbr\u003e\n- 500\/16: 26dB ref 2mV input\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \n\u003cb\u003e78's\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n- Switch positions: Equalise \u003cbr\u003e\n- 250\/0: Columbia (English), EMI, HMV\u003cbr\u003e\n- 250\/5: Columbia (American 1925\u0026gt;), FFRR, Victor (1925\u0026gt; - some)\u003cbr\u003e\n- 250\/16: Columbia (American 1938\u0026gt;)\u003cbr\u003e\n- 375\/5: Victor (1925\u0026gt; - some)\u003cbr\u003e\n- 375\/11: Capitol, Early Decca, Mercury\u003cbr\u003e\n- 500\/0: Brunswick, Parlophone\u003cbr\u003e\n- 500\/S: Victor (1925\u0026gt; - some, and 1938-47)\u003cbr\u003e\n- 500\/11: MGM, Victor (1947\u0026gt;)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \n\u003cb\u003eGraham Slee Jazz Club Phono Preamp Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Input sensitivity: 2mV - 9 mV (4 nominal) \u003cbr\u003e\n- Maximum input: 45mV rms \n \u003cbr\u003e\n- Nominal output: 472mV rms \n \u003cbr\u003e\n- Maximum output: 5.3 V rms \n \u003cbr\u003e\n- Gain: 41.5dB (118)\n \u003cbr\u003e\n- Input resistance: 47k ohms \n \u003cbr\u003e\n- Input capacitance: 100pf\n \u003cbr\u003e\n- Noise: -68 dB CCIR q pk 20Hz - 20kHz\n \u003cbr\u003e\n- Distortion: 0.02%\n \u003cbr\u003e\n- RIAA accuracy: 0.5dB \n \u003cbr\u003e\n- Frequency response: 5Hz - 150kHz \n \u003cbr\u003e\n- Channel balance: 0.2dB \n \u003cbr\u003e\n- Channel separation: 64dB \n \u003cbr\u003e\n- Dimensions (mm): 117w x 50h x 170d\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShould this product fail while being used for its intended purpose, within one year of purchase, we will repair or replace it at our discretion. Please contact LP Tunes for details. No other liability will be accepted. Your statutory rights are not affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGraham Slee Projects Limited\u003cbr\u003e\n1 Monks Way, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2JD, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\n+44(0)1226 244908 Tel\/Fax\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"mailto:gsp.ltd@gspaudio.co.uk\"\u003egsp.ltd@gspaudio.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e email \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gspaudio.co.uk\" target=\"_top\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.gspaudio.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e website\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graham Slee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32730737355,"sku":"GSPJAZZ","price":1020.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/GSPJAZZ-2.jpg?v=1497682283"},{"product_id":"graham-slee-psu1-power-supply","title":"Graham Slee PSU1 power supply","description":"GRAHAM SLEE PSU1 POWER SUPPLY\n\u003cp\u003e\nWithout alteration to the original circuit, the PSU1 is now certified to IEC, UL and CSA 60950 standards. This enables the sale and use of the PSU1 in many countries that require and mandate standards of \nexcellence for product safety, quality and performance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe PSU1 is supplied with (standard versions of) the Era Gold V, Solo, Elevator EXP, Jazz Club, Era Gold Reflex and Revelation. It is an optional upgrade for the Gram Amp 2, 2SE and 3 phono pre amps and will extend their sonic performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graham Slee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32730761355,"sku":"GSPPSU1","price":251.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/GSPPSU1-2.jpg?v=1497682305"},{"product_id":"graham-slee-reflex-m-phono-preamp","title":"Graham Slee Reflex M phono preamp","description":"GRAHAM SLEE REFLEX M PHONO PREAMP\n\u003cp\u003e\nMore music from moving magnet cartridge! The Graham Slee Reflex M phono stage preamp is the phono preamp for moving magnet, moving iron and high-output moving coil phono cartridges. The next stage following the exceptional legacy and world class standing of the Reflex, the Reflex M delivers musical reality that is closest to the recorded grooves.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nOne of the great innovations that made the Era Gold V phono stage preamp miraculous and the Reflex our next generation of Stereophile \"Class A\" recommended phono stage pre amps is their extremely good open loop linearity.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nNegative feedback is used in most all amplifier stages to straighten their open-loop distortion, but often lashings of negative feedback has to be used to force them into linear operation. But as tube amp enthusiasts know, lots of negative feedback doesn't do good music.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Reflex M phono stage preamp is highly linear before negative feedback is applied. The result is an uncanny reality that transports the listener into a very involving musical experience.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nIn areas where radio breakthrough is a problem, the Reflex M has been exhaustively tested and refined to reject radio frequencies. It cannot oscillate and tune a radio frequency.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cb\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/b\u003e\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\tThe Reflex M phono preamp comes with the PSU1 linear power supply included and sounds best with it.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cb\u003eGraham Slee Reflex M Phono Preamp Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Input sensitivity range: 2mV to 10mV\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Output range (for above inputs): 224mV to 1120mV\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Maximum input: 46mV rms\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Maximum output: 5.2V rms\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Gain: 41dB (112) @ 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Input impedance: 47k ohms plus 100pF (200pF approx. with arm cable capacitance)\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Output impedance (driving impedance): 1k ohms (will drive 10k ohms and above)\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Noise at output: -73dB CCIR Q-pk; EIN: -114dB\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Distortion: typically 0.01%\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- RIAA accuracy: \u0026lt;0.3dB\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Frequency response: 20Hz - 200kHz (\"flat\", corrected to RIAA)\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Channel balance: 0.2dB\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Channel separation: 60dB\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\u003ci\u003e\n\t\"...it was among the most well-balanced phono pre amps I've heard of any technology at any price. It got out of the way and let the music do the talking with great clarity and definition\"\n\t\u003c\/i\u003e\n\t- Michael Fremer, Analog Corner, \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e; September 2007\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003ci\u003e\n\t\"On a track like \"Looking for the Heart of Saturday Night\" ... the Reflex was the more dimensional performer, especially in front-to-back depth\"\n\t\u003c\/i\u003e\n\t- Neil Gader, Graham Slee Era Gold V and Era Gold Reflex, \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e; June 2, 2009\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\tShould this product fail while being used for its intended purpose, within one year of purchase, we will repair or replace it at our discretion. Please contact LP Tunes for details. No other liability will be accepted. Your statutory rights are not affected.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cb\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\tGraham Slee Projects Limited\u003cbr\u003e\n\t1 Monks Way, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2JD, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\n\t+44(0)1226 244908 Tel\/Fax\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\u003ca href=\"mailto:gsp.ltd@gspaudio.co.uk\"\u003egsp.ltd@gspaudio.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e email\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gspaudio.co.uk\" target=\"_top\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.gspaudio.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e website\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graham Slee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32730772875,"sku":"GSPREFLEX","price":945.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/GSPREFLEX-2.jpg?v=1497682315"},{"product_id":"graham-slee-revelation-m-phono-preamp","title":"Graham Slee Revelation M phono preamp","description":"GRAHAM SLEE REVELATION M PHONO PREAMP\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Graham Slee Revelation phono preamp delivers pinnacle performance for playing modern LPs, older recordings and 78s. It has 15 equalization settings to let you hear the original material exactly as it was recorded and equalized in the grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParalleled Op-amps\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is a very old technique in which two (or more) op-amps are connected in parallel, either to reduce circuit noise by 3dB, or to increase the output current by a factor of 2. In this case, it also increases the quiescent or no-signal standing current in the output stage to 2 op-amps worth (obviously). This means that for more of the signal, the output is operating within a \"class A\" envelope - especially the subtle signal information that is responsible for the \"live\" feel and the accuracy of the stereo image - which means it is not affected by output stage cross-over distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Frequency Tracking Matched Time-Constant By-pass Capacitors\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The trouble with so many audio designs is that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1] although great attention is paid to high frequency stability (with some exceptions...), there is little or no understanding about low frequency stability. Looking back at some early (pre-renaissance) valve circuits, it can be seen that the time constants between local power supply decoupling and the pass frequencies of the stage, are matched. If they were not, the power supply for that section will gyrate in sympathy with the signal up to the point the decoupling becomes effective. Therefore that gyration feeds back into the signal and distorts it, and in the worst case will lead to self-oscillation. These frequencies are in the sub-bass, and if not Time-Constant matched, exhibit themselves as a \"muddy\" sound. (all our products have matched time-constant de-coupling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2] It has become common practice to by-pass large capacitors with smaller ones because, very often, large capacitors have poor performance characteristics at mid to high frequencies. However, it would seem a mystery as to how the by-pass capacitor value is chosen? Many articles on the subject simply use a rule of thumb like \"all electrolytics are bypassed with 100n polyester capacitors\" (or similar). However, it is so easy to see using conventional engineering math, that the bypass capacitor can be chosen to start at a particular frequency from the impedance of that part of the circuit! Now, by using the argument in 1] above, the decoupling capacitor can also be bypassed such that it shares the same time-constant. Without this, the circuit is \"reinforced\" above a particular frequency, but the power supply to that section is not, so that the power supply becomes \"loose\" enabling it to again feed back (at the \"rule of thumb\"??? frequency). The result without is the listener is aware of \"seams\" between particular frequency ranges. The result with Frequency Tracking Matched Time-Constant By-pass Capacitors is a totally seamless performance from both subjective and objective observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccuracy in Grounding\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e It will be hard for some subscribers to the hi-fi press to conceive that in many design offices circuit grounding is not fully understood. If one poses the question \"why is it done in that way\" the answer never seems very tangible. One manufacturer will ground a circuit at one point, whereas another manufacturer will be adamant that another point is the correct place. Looking back again to pre-renaissance valve designs you will see some disagreement, but not as \"worlds-apart\" as it seems to be today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePseudo-Differential Ground Sensing Inputs\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhen is a ground not a ground? Answer: When it has impedance! \u003cbr\u003e If you take a journey from your (MM or MI) cartridge to the phono stage input by the earthy (ground) conductor, you will see on your travels: 1] the coil wire is attached by solder to the inside of the cartridge pin. 2] On the outside the cartridge pin has a rolled spring contact gripping onto it. 3] this contact is soldered to the thin arm wire which travels along the arm tube, loops out to pass the arm bearing, and then down the middle of the arm mount where it is attached by 4] solder to the arm plug pin. 5] The arm plug pin is in contact with the arm socket and 6] to the arm socket is soldered the screen of the arm cable. 7] at the phono stage end the screen is soldered to the body of the phono plug and 8] the phono plug body grips the phono socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 8 contact points. 3 are pressure contacts and 5 are soldered joints. All 8 exhibit some impedance, and also the metal of the wire\/cable exhibits a very tiny impedance. You may think otherwise about a soldered joint but it is a joint of dissimilar metals, and so is a thermocouple. A thermocouple develops a voltage and for a potential difference to exist there must be resistance, and the AC form of resistance is impedance. Therefore there IS a voltage drop between cartridge and phono stage input which allows the voltage at the lower end of the cartridge to float above ground - there is ground current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who don't understand these finer points favor balanced wiring, but unless that is done to an exacting standard, it simply won't work. It is also very inconvenient and obviously expensive in having this work done with only a suggestion of a promise that you just maybe get an increase in performance - if you're lucky. And you will be stuck with a balanced input phono stage unless you revert back to conventional turntable wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Revelation features Pseudo-Differential Ground Sensing Inputs which require no modifications to conventional turntable wiring whatsoever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a Pseudo-Differential input does is to float the \"ground\" input above ground by just more than the lumped impedance described above. A conventional grounded input does not have much of a common mode noise rejection ratio (CMRR). A balanced input has infinite CMRR, but only provided that the wiring balance is perfect. A Pseudo-Differential input has CMRR = Gain, which at hum frequencies is 58.5dB (due to equalization), or nearly 1,000:1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not mean that you can get away with bad or corroded contacts along the ground path as that could exceed the expected lumped impedance, and hence hum would result as always. Also, the arm \"earth\" is still required as that is the only form of screening for the cartridge, and arm wires contained within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, it does mean that the smaller artifacts of induced mains frequency in a properly conventional-wired turntable is ignored by the phono stage, meaning that the signal is no longer modulated by it and the resultant cleaned-up signal reveals far more musical information heard in the form of greatly improved timbre. Also, as one channel could exhibit a greater ground impedance to the other, that is now ignored and therefore the stereo image is much improved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt high frequencies there is less gain (due to equalization), but CMRR is still assisted by approximately 22dB. Therefore, although it will not cancel large radio signals which a badly screened input could pick up, any tiny radio frequencies present in a well screened input will be ignored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh Quality Audio Electrolytes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Electrolytic capacitors are two layers of aluminum foil rolled-up with an oil-soaked paper between them as dielectric, with an oxide film anodized onto the foil as polarized insulator. You may have observed the behavior of the acid electrolyte in a car battery. The behavior inside an electrolytic capacitor is similar but on a vastly smaller scale. There is movement inside the dielectric due to the flow of AC current (the signal). The paper\/oil composition within an audio electrolytic is formulated so that these movements do not introduce distortions of their own - whereas with a general purpose electrolytic the behavior is not predictable. Generally bass frequencies are more prone to distortion because of the greater energy mass contained in them. As a phono stage has 10 times more gain (due to equalization) at bass frequencies it is particularly important to place the emphasis on accuracy here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFast Pulse Polypropylene Capacitors\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Polypropylene is a very inert plastic. It prevents almost anything sticking to it. Hence the dielectric film cannot make intimate contact with the foil and therefore there is less dielectric absorption to slow the propagation of an AC signal through them. The latest generation of Polypropylene film capacitors are made to be very fast indeed - the equivalent in amplifier terms of 1,000 volts per microsecond! However, they are not available in the values to suit the impedance of most modern phono stage equalization networks. The Revelation uses our high impedance EQ network (featured in all our phono stages) which we specially developed to exploit this property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLP's and Singles\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Switch positions: Equalise \u003cbr\u003e - 250\/13.7: Early FFRR (pre '53) \u003cbr\u003e - 500\/11: FFRR (Decca\/London). MGM, EMI, HMV, RCA, Victor, English Columbia \u003cbr\u003e - 500\/13.7: 240mV - 1.08V \u003cbr\u003e - 500\/16: 26dB ref 2mV input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e78's\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Switch positions: Equalise \u003cbr\u003e - 250\/0: Columbia (English), EMI, HMV \u003cbr\u003e - 250\/5: Columbia (American 1925\u0026gt;), FFRR, Victor (1925\u0026gt; - some) \u003cbr\u003e - 250\/16: Columbia (American 1938\u0026gt;) \u003cbr\u003e - 375\/5: Victor (1925\u0026gt; - some) \u003cbr\u003e - 375\/11: Capitol, Early Decca, Mercury \u003cbr\u003e - 500\/0: Brunswick, Parlophone \u003cbr\u003e - 500\/S: Victor (1925\u0026gt; - some, and 1938-47) \u003cbr\u003e - 500\/11: MGM, Victor (1947\u0026gt;)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraham Slee Revelation M Phono Preamp Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Input sensitivity: 2mV - 9mV (4 nominal) \u003cbr\u003e - Maximum input: 45mV rms \u003cbr\u003e - Nominal output: 472mV rms \u003cbr\u003e - Maximum output: 5.3 V rms \u003cbr\u003e - Gain: 41.5dB (118) \u003cbr\u003e - Input resistance: 47k ohms \u003cbr\u003e - Input capacitance: 100pf \u003cbr\u003e - Noise: -68dB CCIR q pk 20Hz - 20kHz \u003cbr\u003e - Distortion: 0.02% \u003cbr\u003e - RIAA accuracy: 0.5dB \u003cbr\u003e - Frequency response: 5Hz - 150kHz \u003cbr\u003e - Channel balance: 0.2dB \u003cbr\u003e - Channel separation: 64dB \u003cbr\u003e - Dimensions (mm): 117w x 50h x 170d\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Should this product fail while being used for its intended purpose, within one year of purchase, we will repair or replace it at our discretion. Please contact LP Tunes for details. No other liability will be accepted. Your statutory rights are not affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Graham Slee Projects Limited\u003cbr\u003e 1 Monks Way, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2JD, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e +44(0)1226 244908 Tel\/Fax\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"mailto:gsp.ltd@gspaudio.co.uk\"\u003egsp.ltd@gspaudio.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e email \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gspaudio.co.uk\" target=\"_top\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.gspaudio.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e website\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graham Slee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32730777739,"sku":"GSPREVELA","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/GSPREVELA-2.jpg?v=1497682325"},{"product_id":"music-hall-mini-phono-preamp","title":"Music Hall Mini phono preamp","description":"MUSIC HALL MINI PHONO PREAMP\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Music Hall Mini is a solid state phono preamp for use with moving magnet (MM) and high output moving coil (HOMC) phono cartridges. The Mini is designed to amplify an RIAA equalized phono signal to a high level signal. It's unobtrusive, inexpensive, cheerfully good, and built in the USA.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cem\u003eMusic Hall Mini Phono Preamp Details \u003c\/em\u003e\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- RIAA equalization: 20Hz to 20kHz +\/- 1.5 dB \u003cbr\u003e\n\t- I\/O connectors: RCA, 3.5mm TRS stereo stereo\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Input sensitivity: 35 dB gain @1kHz, 47k Ohms Input Z\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Input capacitance: 5pf + cable capacitance\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Input impedance: 50k Ohms\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Output impedance: 1 K Ohms\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Max output level: \u0026gt;10dB @ 1kHz at .1% dist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- S\/N ratio: \u0026gt;80 dB unweighted\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- THD: .02% @ 1KHz\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Power: 9 - 15 VDC\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Indicator: 1 power LED\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Casing: Steel chassis\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Dimensions: W3.25 x H1.5 x D2.0 in.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t- Weight: 1.5 lbs pkg.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32757119115,"sku":"MUSICHALLMINI","price":89.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/MUSICHALLMINI-2.jpg?v=1497710854"},{"product_id":"musical-surroundings-nova-ii-phono-preamp-silver","title":"Musical Surroundings Nova II phono preamp - Silver","description":"MUSICAL SURROUNDINGS NOVA II PHONO PREAMP - SILVER\n\u003cp\u003eThe new NOVA II phono preamp raises the standard and scale of the Nova Phonomena, a multi-award recipient and \u003ci\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice Award in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013. It offers outstanding grace, poise, low noise, and neutrality. For optimization of sound quality, the Nova II includes extensive options for fine-tuning the loading and gain of both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nBuilt in California, the Musical Surroundings Nova II is a battery powered phono stage with incredible flexibility and performance. Based on the new discrete, dual mono circuit innovatively developed by designer Michael Yee, the NovaII phono preamp has rear panel accessible switches for gain and loading. It features state-of-the-art rechargeable internal NiMH battery technology to allow large energy storage and short recharge period. All AC and charging circuits automatically disconnect when listening in battery mode. A three-way button on the front panel is used to switch between power supply states  with status LEDs for changing mode. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe Musical Surroundings Nova II is a complete phonograph preamplifier with RIAA equalization that amplifies the output signal of a phono cartridge, either moving coil or moving magnet, up to a nominal \"line level\". The Nova II may be used with a receiver or an integrated amplifier. If you use separate components, a line level control unit (preamp) is required before the power amp, since there is no independent volume control for the Nova Phonomena. The Nova's power supply is internal and connnects to the wall with the supplied wall mount transformer.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNova II Phono Preamp Specifications\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Gain switches: 40, 44, 46, 48, 50, 51.5, 52.7, 53.7, 56, 57.5, 58.4, 59.4, 60dB\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Input loading switches: 200 pF\/300 pF, 30, 40, 50, 59, 80, 100, 121, 150, 243, 280, 380, 475, 660, 1k, 2k, 50k, 100k ohms discrete, dual mono circuitry \n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Dimensions: 10\"w x 10.5\"d x 2.5\"h\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Weight: 5 lbs.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Power supply adapter: 24 V, 100 - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0.3 A\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Warranty: 3 years\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\n\"What do you say about a product which you've already given a Golden Ear award when it is improved and it's price is dropped? ...this Nova remains, without apology or serious qualification, my new (affordable) reference - and very satisfyingly so.\" \n\u003c\/i\u003e\n- Paul Seydor, \u003ci\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/i\u003e, June\/July 2007, Issue 172\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAwards\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.audiophilia.com\/wp\/?p=4017\"\u003eRecipient of  Audiophilia Star Component Award \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Musical Surroundings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32758218123,"sku":"NOVAPHONOMENA","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/NOVAPHONOMENA-2_f4db1edf-55c3-4608-beb0-70cda5a436b0.jpg?v=1497712674"},{"product_id":"musical-surroundings-nova-ii-phono-preamp-black","title":"Musical Surroundings Nova II phono preamp - Black","description":"MUSICAL SURROUNDINGS NOVA II PHONO PREAMP - BLACK\n\u003cp\u003eThe new NOVA II phono preamp raises the standard and scale of the Nova Phonomena, a multi-award recipient and \u003ci\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice Award in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013. It offers outstanding grace, poise, low noise, and neutrality. For optimization of sound quality, the Nova II includes extensive options for fine-tuning the loading and gain of both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nBuilt in California, the Musical Surroundings Nova II is a battery powered phono stage with incredible flexibility and performance. Based on the new discrete, dual mono circuit innovatively developed by designer Michael Yee, the NovaII phono preamp has rear panel accessible switches for gain and loading. It features state-of-the-art rechargeable internal NiMH battery technology to allow large energy storage and short recharge period. All AC and charging circuits automatically disconnect when listening in battery mode. A three-way button on the front panel is used to switch between power supply states  with status LEDs for changing mode. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe Musical Surroundings Nova II is a complete phonograph preamplifier with RIAA equalization that amplifies the output signal of a phono cartridge, either moving coil or moving magnet, up to a nominal \"line level\". The Nova II may be used with a receiver or an integrated amplifier. If you use separate components, a line level control unit (preamp) is required before the power amp, since there is no independent volume control for the Nova Phonomena. The Nova's power supply is internal and connnects to the wall with the supplied wall mount transformer.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNova II Phono Preamp Specifications\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Gain switches: 40, 44, 46, 48, 50, 51.5, 52.7, 53.7, 56, 57.5, 58.4, 59.4, 60dB\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Input loading switches: 200 pF\/300 pF, 30, 40, 50, 59, 80, 100, 121, 150, 243, 280, 380, 475, 660, 1k, 2k, 50k, 100k ohms discrete, dual mono circuitry \n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Dimensions: 10\"w x 10.5\"d x 2.5\"h\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Weight: 5 lbs.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Power supply adapter: 24 V, 100 - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0.3 A\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Warranty: 3 years\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\n\"What do you say about a product which you've already given a Golden Ear award when it is improved and it's price is dropped? ...this Nova remains, without apology or serious qualification, my new (affordable) reference - and very satisfyingly so.\" \n\u003c\/i\u003e\n- Paul Seydor, \u003ci\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/i\u003e, June\/July 2007, Issue 172\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAwards\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.audiophilia.com\/wp\/?p=4017\"\u003eRecipient of  Audiophilia Star Component Award \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Musical Surroundings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32758245451,"sku":"NOVAPHONOMENAB","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/NOVAPHONOMENAB-2.jpg?v=1497712693"},{"product_id":"musical-surroundings-phonomena-ii-phono-preamp","title":"Musical Surroundings Phonomena II phono preamp","description":"MUSICAL SURROUNDINGS PHONOMENA II PHONO PREAMP \n\u003cp\u003e\nA recipient of \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e Editors' Choice Award in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Phonomena II phono preamp is based on the latest discrete circuit of the highly rated Nova Phono Preamplifier - without the battery pack. It offers outstanding sound quality and flexbility to match with moving magnet and low, medium or high output moving coil cartridges. The sound of the Phonomena II is alive and electrifying with its release of dynamic energy. For balance and value, the Phenomena II phono preamp is a stunner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Phonomena II is a complete phonograph preamp with RIAA equalization that amplifies the output signal of a phonograph cartridge, either moving magnet or low-output moving coil, up to a nominal line level. The Phonomena II may be used with a receiver or an integrated amplifier. If it is to be used with separate components, a line level control unit (preamplifier) is required before the power amp, since there is no independent volume control included with the Phonomena II. The Phonomena II is powered by a separate wall-mount transformer.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePhonomena II Phono Preamp Specifications\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Gain switches: 40, 44, 46, 48, 50, 51.5, 52.7, 53.7, 56, 57.5, 58.4, 59.4, 60dB\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Input loading switches: 30, 40, 50, 59, 80, 100, 121, 150, 243, 280, 380, 475, 660, 1k, 2k, 50k, 100k ohms\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Dimensions: 8.5\"w x 6\"d x 2\"h\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Weight: 3 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Musical Surroundings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32765667595,"sku":"PHONOMENA2","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2065\/1749\/products\/PHONOMENA2-2.jpg?v=1497721033"}],"url":"https:\/\/lptunes.com\/collections\/phono-preamps.oembed?page=2","provider":"LP Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}