Classic Phono vs ET6SE
The ET6SE's mm gain is 54 dB against the Classic Phono's 53 dB, its output impedance 100Ω against 750Ω, and its weight 6.8 kg (15 lbs) against 6.35 kg (14 lbs). Both share mc gain (40 dB).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$7,000
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About the Classic Phono
The Conrad-Johnson Classic Phono is a vacuum-tube phono stage designed for musical accuracy, low distortion, and wide bandwidth. It uses a zero-feedback circuit with two cascaded single-ended triode gain stages, a single-ended triode cathode follower, and a passive RIAA equalization network. The unit is available in standard and SE versions, with the SE version using upgraded passive parts. Manufacturer and dealer listings show it as a current product, not a discontinued model.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- tube
- Max Input Voltage
- 0.1V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 750Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 53 dB
- MC Gain
- 40 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
- Loading Options
- 47000Ω, 160Ω, 200Ω
- Adjustable Capacitance
- Yes
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 476 × 92 × 340 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6.35 kg (14 lbs)
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