GE-7i vs Esoteric Grandioso E1
The Grandioso E1's mm gain is 35 dB against the GE-7i's 38 dB, its output impedance 50Ω against 47Ω, and its weight 20.7 kg (46 lbs) against 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$50,242.60
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About the GE-7i
The Kondo Audio Note Japan GE-7i is a stereo NF-type tube phono equalizer amplifier (phono preamplifier) using separate main and power-supply chassis and belongs to Kondo's current phono preamp line alongside the GE-10i and GE-2i. It offers moving-magnet level gain of 38 dB, with 2 RCA inputs at 47 kΩ and 1 RCA output, RIAA equalization accuracy within ±0.5 dB from 30 Hz to 20 kHz (excluding the low-cut filter), and a tube complement of ECC803S ×2, 6072 ×4, and 6CA4 ×1. The design emphasizes low noise (specified at less than 1.5 mV), substantial linear power supply (about 46 W consumption), and high-grade construction, with the main unit and separate power supply weighing approximately 13.5 kg and 12 kg respectively.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 47Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 38 dB
- Loading Options
- 47000Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
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