PHONOb vs PHONOa
The PHONOa's mc gain is 71 dB against the PHONOb's 67 dB and its output impedance 600Ω against 90Ω. Both share output voltage (1.6V RMS) and weight (22 kg (49 lbs)).
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AmplifiersPhono Pre-Amps
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$46,800
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About the PHONOb
The Karan Acoustics Master Collection PHONOb is a single-chassis, solid-state phono preamplifier positioned as the simpler sibling to the flagship PHONOa. It uses the same conceptual audio circuit and offers the same broad set of cartridge matching controls, including adjustable gain, input impedance, capacitance, selectable replay EQ curves, and switchable absolute phase. The PHONOb is a true differential balanced, dual-mono design with one phono input and one set of main outputs in both RCA and XLR formats.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 1.6V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 90Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MC Gain
- 67 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
- Loading Options
- 450Ω, 47000Ω
- Adjustable Capacitance
- Yes
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