Tube Phono Stage
A moving-magnet phono preamp with a hardwood cabinet, replaceable tubes and individual performance documentation.
Designed, built, and shipped from Wyoming.
Made to order · 56 days (8 weeks)
Estimated ship date if ordered today: 2026-12-11
We make every effort to finish and ship earlier. The estimated date allows for production and final checks.
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What it does
A moving-magnet phono preamplifier in a made-to-order hardwood cabinet. It brings a compatible cartridge signal to line level through a tube circuit. Wood grain and color vary; available finishes and artwork are confirmed with the selected configuration.
Required but not included
- 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
Included
- Hardwood phono stage with a tube set checked as part of each build
- Power cord or approved external supply, as determined by the final design
- Operating and safety manual, individual test record supplied with your build, and build/provenance card
What it does not do
- Moving-coil cartridges require a compatible external step-up device for this model.
- Not a speaker amplifier, headphone amplifier, DAC, USB interface or record player.
- Check the released electrical, safety, thermal and dimensional specifications for your build.
Specifications
Specifications apply to the selected configuration. Estimated values are identified below.
| 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. |
Design revision 11 · Current product reference.
Options
Choose the available options in Your configuration. Your selection updates the item price and is saved with your order.
What it does
The phono stage brings a compatible moving-magnet cartridge to ordinary line level through a serviceable tube circuit. The audio and high-voltage electronics remain inside a grounded metal subchassis, surrounded by a made-to-order hardwood cabinet.
Cabinet and finish
The hardwood cabinet is made for the selected configuration. Natural grain and color vary. Choose an available finish or add custom artwork and upload your design when ordering. Satin black and piano black are opaque finishes; natural wood species selection is available with transparent finishes.
Connecting a turntable
The intended path is turntable → phono stage → line-level amplifier, receiver, powered speaker or interface. Match cartridge type and loading before connection. Do not connect the line-level output to a second phono input without confirming compatibility.
Performance information
Ask for the measured performance information available for the selected revision and build. Published target values are estimates until measurements are available.
Placement and safety
Tubes can be hot and internal voltages are hazardous. Allow ventilation, prevent accidental contact and follow the operating and service instructions for the released revision.
Shipping
Shipping options and charges are shown before payment. Carrier transit starts after production. The accepted shipping charge is fixed for an unchanged address, configuration and service.
Made-to-order price and scope
Base price $1,269. Estimated production 8 weeks. Exact configuration, included items, exclusions and ship date are agreed before payment.
Documentation & connections
Find connection details, operating requirements and product information in the reference below.
Read the product reference →Buying and setup guides
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