PH1 Phono vs Accuphase C-57
The C-57's thd is 0.005% against the PH1 Phono's 0.010%, its mc gain 64 dB against 60 dB, and its mm gain 34 dB against 40 dB. Both share output voltage (2.0V RMS).
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AmplifiersPhono Pre-Amps
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$11,500
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About the PH1 Phono
The Audible Illusions PH-1 is a high-end solid-state phono stage designed as a dual-chassis, true dual-mono preamplifier with electrically and mechanically isolated left and right channels. It uses a proprietary John Curl JFET circuit, through-hole construction, and multiple regulated power supplies to emphasize low noise, stereo separation, and reliability. The PH-1 includes separate front-panel MM and MC inputs, selectable cartridge loading, stereo/mono switching, a subsonic filter, muting, and both Record Out and Signal Out outputs. Audible Illusions lists it as part of its solid-state preamplifier lineup and prices it at $11,500.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.010%
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 50Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 40 dB
- MC Gain
- 60 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
- Loading Options
- 50Ω, 100Ω, 500Ω, 47000Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 432 × 102 × 279 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 20.41 kg (45 lbs)
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