PHONOa vs PHONOb
The PHONOb's mc gain is 67 dB against the PHONOa's 71 dB and its output impedance 90Ω against 600Ω. Both share output voltage (1.6V RMS) and weight (22 kg (49 lbs)).
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AmplifiersPhono Pre-Amps
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$61,150
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About the PHONOa
The Karan Acoustics Master Collection PHONOa is a reference-grade solid-state phono preamplifier designed for vinyl playback, positioned as part of Karan Acoustics’ Master Collection. It is described as a single-chassis phono preamplifier with an outboard power supply, offering multiple EQ curves, absolute polarity selection, and both balanced and single-ended connectivity. Available pricing in the cited review is £24,995, and the model is presented as a current Master Collection product rather than a discontinued one.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 1.6V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 600Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 18.0V RMS
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 48 dB
- MC Gain
- 71 dB
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 500 × 110 × 390 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 22 kg (49 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions