TEA2 vs Icon Audio PS3 MkII
The PS3 MkII's signal-to-noise is 88 dB against the TEA2's 80 dB, its mm gain 53 dB against 55 dB, its mc gain 72 dB against 40 dB, and its output impedance 50Ω against 200Ω.
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TEA2
Conrad JohnsonAmplifiersPhono Pre-Amps
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,950 - $5,250
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the TEA2
The TEA2 triode equalization amplifier is a vacuum-tube phono stage designed for extraordinary musical accuracy at a moderate price. It features two cascaded single-ended triode amplifiers in a zero-feedback design to eliminate temporal inaccuracies. RIAA equalization is achieved by a precision passive network with 1% tolerance parts, ensuring tonal accuracy. A high-current MOSFET buffer stage provides low output impedance below 200 ohms. The TEA2 uses discrete regulated power supplies to isolate amplifier stages from AC line noise and each other, maintaining audio purity. It is available in high-gain (55 dB) and low-gain (40 dB) versions to suit a wide range of phono cartridges, with switch-selectable resistive loading for fine-tuning. The unit is hand-assembled, individually tested, and covered by a 3-year limited warranty (excluding tubes).
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 80 dB
- Output Impedance
- 200Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 55 dB
- MC Gain
- 40 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482.6 × 92.1 × 346.1 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6.35 kg (14 lbs)
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