GCPH vs Vista Audio Phono 2
The Phono 2's mm gain is 40 dB against the GCPH's 42 dB, its mc gain 70 dB against 66 dB, its output impedance 47Ω against 100Ω, and its width 210 mm against 217.64 mm.
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The PS Audio GCPH is a solid-state phono preamplifier designed for audiophile-grade vinyl playback. It features a fully differential signal path, passive RIAA equalization with ±0.1dB accuracy, and multiple gain stages optimized for both moving-magnet (MM) and moving-coil (MC) cartridges. The unit includes balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, a front-panel volume control, and switchable loading/impedance settings.
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The Phono 2's mm gain is 40 dB against the GCPH's 42 dB, its mc gain 70 dB against 66 dB, its output impedance 47Ω against 100Ω, and its width 210 mm against 217.64 mm.
The Stealth's mc gain is 65 dB against the GCPH's 66 dB, its mm gain 40 dB against 42 dB, and its height 89 mm against 71.42 mm. Both share output impedance (100Ω).
The LX-LPS's mm gain is 40 dB against the GCPH's 42 dB, its mc gain 70 dB against 66 dB, its output impedance 47Ω against 100Ω, and its height 46.5 mm against 71.42 mm.
The MX-VYNL's mc gain is 57 dB against the GCPH's 66 dB, its output impedance 0Ω against 100Ω, and its width 220 mm against 217.64 mm. Both share mm gain (42 dB).
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