Aura MC vs Accuphase C-57
The C-57's signal-to-noise is 102 dB against the Aura MC's 77 dB, its mc gain 64 dB against 63.5 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.030%, and its mm gain 34 dB against 69.5 dB.
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Aura MC
RegaAmplifiersPhono Pre-Amps
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$6,695
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About the Aura MC
The Rega Aura MC is the culmination of decades of electronic design, featuring a fully adjustable, three-stage, all-symmetrical pre-amplifier optimized for moving coil cartridges and vinyl playback. It employs a symmetrical complementary class A input stage with ultra-low noise FET transistors to avoid bias current in the cartridge coil, high-quality relays for gain, mute, and mono switching, and a symmetrical discrete tracking power supply with 60% higher voltage for maximum headroom. Polypropylene capacitors are used throughout the signal path, with 1% tolerance in RIAA EQ stages. Dedicated to MC cartridges without superfluous functions to preserve signal purity, it offers five input load and capacitive load settings for precise cartridge matching.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.030%
- SNR
- 77 dB
- Output Voltage
- 0.2V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 69.5 dB
- MC Gain
- 63.5 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 350 × 88 × 435 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 13 kg (29 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions