Statement Phono vs Master Line Stage
The Master Line Stage's signal-to-noise is 69 dB against the Statement Phono's 74 dB, its mm gain 44 dB against 46 dB, and its mc gain 64 dB against 76 dB. Both share output voltage (8.0V RMS).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$80,000
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About the Statement Phono
The VAC Statement Phono Stage is a reference-level vacuum tube phono preamplifier from Valve Amplification Company, designed for extremely demanding analog systems. It supports both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, offers four independent phono inputs, and allows each input to be used as either single-ended or fully balanced. The unit uses an external dual-mono power supply and is built in a large, machined aluminum chassis with extensive RF rejection. Published pricing from dealers lists it at $94,000 USD.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 74 dB
- Output Voltage
- 8.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 150Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 46 dB
- MC Gain
- 76 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
- Loading Options
- 47Ω, 400Ω, 300Ω, 200Ω, 150Ω, 100Ω, 50Ω
- Adjustable Capacitance
- Yes
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- phono
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 432.1 × 182.6 × 406.4 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 25.4 kg (56 lbs)
- Available Colors
- gold-flake gloss black lacquer, metallic gloss silver lacquer
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions