The Grail SB vs Clearaudio Statement Phono
The Statement Phono's power @ 8ω is 10W against the The Grail SB's 7W, its mm gain 34 dB against 33 dB, its mc gain 54 dB against 56 dB, and its output impedance 10Ω against 330Ω.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$15,772
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About the The Grail SB
The Grail SB is renowned for its exceptional sound quality, thanks to its unique design and technical specifications. It includes a shielded external transformer to minimize hum and EMI noise, and a power supply with Gyrators for each amplifier stage to enhance noise cancellation. The preamplifier supports both Moving Coil (MC) and Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges, with automatic impedance matching for MC cartridges. It also features a special printed circuit board material with gold conducting paths and a design that minimizes microphonics.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 330Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 25.0V RMS
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 33 dB
- MC Gain
- 56 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
- Loading Options
- 2000Ω, 1500Ω, 1000Ω, 500Ω, 300Ω, 200Ω, 100Ω, 50Ω
- Adjustable Capacitance
- Yes
Key Specifications
Power: 7W
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