7PX-3.5.5

About the 7PX-3.5.5

The Klyne Audio Arts 7PX-3.5.5 is a premium phono preamplifier renowned for its tonal balance, dynamic response, and exceptional detail retrieval. It reveals musical nuances previously hidden, providing a clean and differentiated sound without sacrificing musical pleasure. The unit features adjustable input impedance (75 Ohm to 47 kOhm) and selectable gain settings (approximately 37, 50, 63 dB), with a unique high-frequency filter adjustable via DIP switches. It has a very low noise floor (-68.6 dB(A) for MC and -81.3 dB for MM cartridges), excellent channel separation (~63.5 dB), and very low distortion (0.031% MC, 0.008% MM). The power consumption is about 10 watts. The design includes a clean, shielded power supply with a stray-free transformer, and the chassis can optionally be fitted with an acrylic lid and Corian base plate with wooden side panels for aesthetic and acoustic benefits. Dimensions are approximately 480 x 70 x 260 mm, and it weighs about 5 kg. The unit is highly regarded in audiophile circles and was priced around 5,500 Euros at the time of review.