Elmaformer vs Music First Audio Classic V2
The Classic V2's weight is 4.6 kg (10 lbs) against the Elmaformer's 5 kg (11 lbs), its height 88 mm against 165 mm, its width 215 mm against 140 mm, and its depth 204 mm against 140 mm.
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Elmaformer
EMIAAmplifiersPre-Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,875
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Elmaformer
The EMIA Elmaformer is a stereo passive line-level volume control designed by EMIA and based on two inductive, multi-tapped autoformers—one per channel. Rather than dissipating unused signal energy in resistors, it provides volume adjustment through transformer tapping. A front-panel Elma rotary switch selects among 47 positions, with 1.25 dB increments and a total range from -51.25 dB to +5 dB. The unit includes three selectable inputs and two parallel outputs. The autoformer cores use 80% nickel Permalloy, with non-magnetic brass channel frames. It is offered in copper- or silver-finished versions, and balanced operation is available on request. The manufacturer’s published documentation does not provide complete electrical performance figures such as frequency response, input/output impedance, maximum signal level, THD, or noise.
Specifications
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 140 × 165 × 140 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5 kg (11 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Copper, Silver
Never published
- Analog Output — the maker never published this. Checked 15 sources on 7 Sept 2026
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