Jarrah vs Gold Note PH-1
The PH-1's signal-to-noise is 88 dB against the Jarrah's 70 dB, its output impedance 50Ω against 47Ω, and its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 0.8V RMS. Both share thd (0.050%).
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The Plinius Jarrah is a high-quality, solid-state discrete phono stage (no op-amps) designed and built in New Zealand. It is based on the phono stage found in the more recent version of the Plinius M12 preamplifier. The Jarrah is engineered to accommodate both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges, making it versatile for a wide range of turntable setups. It features an external power supply and micro switches for adjusting the load to suit most phono cartridges. The unit is known for its robust build quality and excellent audio performance, with a focus on clarity and low noise.
Analog signal output specifications
Phono stage specifications
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The PH-1's signal-to-noise is 88 dB against the Jarrah's 70 dB, its output impedance 50Ω against 47Ω, and its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 0.8V RMS. Both share thd (0.050%).
The XM3 Phono's signal-to-noise is 78 dB against the Jarrah's 70 dB, its thd 0.025% against 0.050%, its output impedance 50Ω against 47Ω, and its output voltage 0.3V RMS against 0.8V RMS.
The LX-LPS's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the Jarrah's 70 dB, its thd 0.010% against 0.050%, and its output voltage 0.0V RMS against 0.8V RMS. Both share output impedance (47Ω).
The a15.3's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the Jarrah's 70 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.050%, its output voltage 0.7V RMS against 0.8V RMS, and its output impedance 101Ω against 47Ω.
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