PH-1000 Lite vs Accuphase C-57
The C-57's signal-to-noise is 102 dB against the PH-1000 Lite's 100 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.010%, its mm gain 34 dB against 31 dB, and its mc gain 64 dB against 74 dB.
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The Gold Note PH-1000 LITE is a premium phono preamplifier that delivers exceptional analog audio quality with Italian craftsmanship. It offers three independent inputs (2 unbalanced RCA and 1 balanced XLR), versatile gain settings from 31dB to 74dB, and adjustable load impedance from 10Ω to 100kΩ, making it compatible with a wide range of cartridges. The capacitance is adjustable from 100pF to 1000pF for fine-tuning. It features 18 EQ curves with an enhanced option (+/- 0.3dB), an infrasonic filter (10Hz/36dB octave), and mono/stereo control with channel swapping. Outputs include RCA, XLR, and a dedicated headphone output with Class A amplification for warm, pure sound. The unit is housed in a precision-machined aluminum chassis available in black, silver, or gold anodized finishes. It weighs 12 kg net and consumes 30W of power. The PH-1000 LITE is designed for serious vinyl enthusiasts seeking ultimate flexibility and sonic refinement in their analog playback system.
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The C-57's signal-to-noise is 102 dB against the PH-1000 Lite's 100 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.010%, its mm gain 34 dB against 31 dB, and its mc gain 64 dB against 74 dB.
The PH-1000's mc gain is 65 dB against the PH-1000 Lite's 74 dB and its mm gain 40 dB against 31 dB. Both share signal-to-noise (100 dB) and thd (0.010%).
The FL Phono's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the PH-1000 Lite's 100 dB, its thd 0.050% against 0.010%, its mc gain 64 dB against 74 dB, and its mm gain 40 dB against 31 dB.
The L-595ASE's signal-to-noise is 105 dB against the PH-1000 Lite's 100 dB, its thd 0.007% against 0.010%, its mc gain 70 dB against 74 dB, and its mm gain 40 dB against 31 dB.
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