ASR Basis Exclusive Phono

About the ASR Basis Exclusive Phono

The ASR Basis Exclusive is one of the most advanced phono preamplifiers on the market, featuring a massive buffering capacity of 1,300,000 µF and an external battery power supply that ensures an extremely stable and clean power source. It supports balanced XLR inputs and outputs alongside the usual unbalanced RCA connectors, optimized for balanced cartridge connections. The unit offers two separate input stages for dual inputs, each independently adjustable in all parameters. Its exceptionally stable power supply delivers precise bass performance, a wide and well-defined soundstage, and high resolution that reveals fine details from vinyl records. The sound character is typical of ASR products: highly precise, dynamic, yet soft and relaxing for extended listening sessions. The preamplifier is designed for use with moving coil (MC) cartridges and low output moving magnet (MM) cartridges, with configurable loading, gain, and capacitance settings via DIP switches. The external battery power supply is heavy and large, contributing to the unit's low noise floor, wide dynamic range, and distortion-free performance even at high output levels.