Andros vs Andros PS-1
The Andros PS-1's mc gain is 65 dB against the Andros's 64 dB, its mm gain 45 dB against 44 dB, its output voltage 10.0V RMS against 7.0V RMS, and its output impedance 100Ω against 10Ω.
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The Zesto Audio Andros Spirit Phonostage is an affordable, hand-made in the US, fully tube-based phono preamplifier designed to deliver the signature Zesto sound with essential features. It uses four JJ ECC83S/12AX7 tubes, 100% analog tube circuitry without solid-state devices in the signal path, and features an ESP power supply. Available in MM-only or upgradeable MM/MC versions, it provides high gain with minimal noise, housed in a 16-gauge steel enclosure for improved grounding and isolation. Praised for its musicality and value, it continues Zesto's legacy of award-winning phonostages since the original Andros PS1 in 2010.
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The Andros PS-1's mc gain is 65 dB against the Andros's 64 dB, its mm gain 45 dB against 44 dB, its output voltage 10.0V RMS against 7.0V RMS, and its output impedance 100Ω against 10Ω.
The Phono 1.7's mm gain is 43.5 dB against the Andros's 44 dB, its mc gain 68.5 dB against 64 dB, its output impedance 47Ω against 10Ω, and its output voltage 9.0V RMS against 7.0V RMS.
The Balance V2's signal-to-noise is 78 dB against the Andros's 65 dB, its mc gain 66 dB against 64 dB, its mm gain 46 dB against 44 dB, and its output voltage 12.0V RMS against 7.0V RMS.
The SPA-One SE's signal-to-noise is 60 dB against the Andros's 65 dB, its mc gain 60 dB against 64 dB, and its mm gain 50 dB against 44 dB. Both share output impedance (10Ω).
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