Signal path
Requirements
- Turntable with a compatible moving-magnet cartridge
- Amplifier, receiver, powered speakers or recording interface with a line-level input
- Stereo RCA input and output cables unless separately selected
- Stable ventilated placement with safe clearance above the tubes
Specifications
| Function | stereo RIAA moving-magnet phono preamplifier |
|---|---|
| Input load | 47 kohm estimated; confirm final capacitance for the selected build |
| Gain | Estimated 40–44 dB at 1 kHz; measured gain confirmed for your build |
| Tube complement | Estimate: two 12AX7/7025; optional/final one 12AU7 |
| Output | stereo unbalanced RCA line level |
| Power | Confirm the internal 120 VAC 60 Hz supply or approved external supply for your build |
| Enclosure | Hardwood perimeter with grounded metal top and subchassis |
| Body dimensions | Estimated envelope 14 W × 9 D × 4 H inches; confirm exact dimensions for your build |
| Total height | Estimated 6.25–6.75 inches with tubes; confirm exact height for your build |
| Production estimate | Made to order; estimated 8 weeks, confirmed with the accepted order. |
| Opening price | $1,269 base; options priced only when available in the configurator. |
| Editions | Standard $1,269; US-made parts option $1,519. |
| Black finishes | Satin black or polished piano black; piano black adds approximately three weeks. We make every effort to ship earlier. |
| Optional handles | Pair of hand-machined, polished solid brass handles, nominal 6-inch grips. |
Before connection
Confirm connector pinouts, power requirements and operating limits in the instructions for your unit and build revision. This functional diagram is not a wiring guide.
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