Smart Phono V2 vs Nano Phono V2
The Nano Phono V2's signal-to-noise is 81 dB against the Smart Phono V2's 85 dB and its thd 0.006% against 0.004%. Both share mm gain (34 dB) and mc gain (54 dB).
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The Clearaudio Smart Phono V2 is a high-performance phono stage designed for both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges. Housed in a minimalist CNC-machined aluminum chassis, it uses SMD technology for separate MM and MC circuits, selected via a bottom switch. It features extensive input impedance and capacitance options, a switchable subsonic filter, gain attenuator on top, and an external power supply for low noise. Some versions include a headphone amplifier and volume control. Praised for its sound quality, low distortion, high channel separation, and value, it delivers phono performance rivaling more expensive models. Note: Appears discontinued by manufacturer as of recent listings.
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The Nano Phono V2's signal-to-noise is 81 dB against the Smart Phono V2's 85 dB and its thd 0.006% against 0.004%. Both share mm gain (34 dB) and mc gain (54 dB).
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Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The KSP-7B's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Smart Phono V2's 85 dB, its mc gain 60 dB against 54 dB, its thd 0.050% against 0.004%, and its mm gain 40 dB against 34 dB.
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