Decade vs Gold Note PH-10
The PH-10's mc gain is 65 dB against the Decade's 56 dB, its mm gain 45 dB against 36 dB, its output impedance 50Ω against 5Ω, and its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 0.8V RMS.
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Decade
Lehmann AudioAmplifiersPhono Pre-Amps
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,375 - $2,099
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Decade
The Lehmann Audio Decade is a two-chassis phono preamplifier for moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges. Its separate PWX II power supply is housed in one chassis, while the other contains the audio circuitry and passive RIAA equalization. Gain is selectable at 36, 46, 56, or 66 dB, with 36/46 dB intended for MM operation and 56/66 dB for MC operation. Loading options include 47 kΩ, 1 kΩ, and 100 Ω, plus a provision for a custom impedance. Input capacitance is adjustable from 47 pF to 1,370 pF. The discrete Class A output stage has a 5 Ω output impedance, and the compact audio and power-supply chassis each measure approximately 110 × 280 × 50 mm.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 0.8V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 5Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 36 dB
- HOMC Gain
- 46 dB
- MC Gain
- 56 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
- Loading Options
- 47000Ω, 1000Ω, 100Ω
- Adjustable Capacitance
- Yes
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 110 × 50 × 280 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 2.43 kg (5 lbs)
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