Stellar Phono vs Rega Elicit R
The Elicit R's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Stellar Phono's 82 dB and its output impedance 100Ω against 200Ω. Both share thd (0.010%) and class (A).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamplifier is our finest phono preamplifier in the company's 45-year history. Designed to bring new life to your vinyl records, the Stellar Phono features a fully discrete FET design that ensures extraordinarily low noise and high overload capabilities. This innovative preamplifier includes dual inputs that can support both moving coil and moving magnet cartridges, with adjustable cartridge loading and gain options accessible via a convenient remote control. The sound quality is rich, warm, and enticing due to the hand-tuned class-A circuitry, allowing music that was once confined to loudspeakers to truly breathe and come alive. Perfect for vinyl enthusiasts who demand the best, the Stellar Phono is a standout choice in the realm of high-end analog audio.
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The Elicit R's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Stellar Phono's 82 dB and its output impedance 100Ω against 200Ω. Both share thd (0.010%) and class (A).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The MP100's signal-to-noise is 78 dB against the Stellar Phono's 82 dB and its thd 0.005% against 0.010%. Both share output impedance (200Ω).
The BHK's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the Stellar Phono's 82 dB, its thd 0.030% against 0.010%, its output impedance 100Ω against 200Ω, and its class Hybrid against A.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The KRC-2's signal-to-noise is 95 dB against the Stellar Phono's 82 dB, its thd 0.002% against 0.010%, and its output impedance 10Ω against 200Ω. Both share class (A).
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