Phono Preamp Reviews

Description: Moving-magnet/moving-coil (MM/MC) phono preamplifier. Inputs: 1 MM, 1 MC (both unbalanced, RCA). Line outputs: 1 unbalanced (RCA). Input impedances: 48k ohms, 220pF (MM); selectable, 51.7–1k ohm, 2300pF (MC); custom values available. Maximum input levels: 60mV (MM), 4mV (MC). Maximum output level: 9.5V RMS. Voltage gain: 44dB (MM), 68 or 74dB (MC). Frequency response: 10Hz–85kHz, ±3dB. RIAA accuracy: 20Hz–20kHz, ±1dB. Total noise, A-weighted: <–80dB (MM), <–68dB (MC).
Dimensions: 15.5" (395mm) W by 5.4" (138mm) H by 12.4" (315mm) D. Weight: 18.5 lbs (8.5kg) net, 26 lbs (12kg) shipping.
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: FBO 0308291.
Price: $4799. Approximate number of dealers: 8. Warranty: 2 years, parts.
Manufacturer: Ensemble, Inc. Ltd., Bahnhofstrasse 34, P.O. Box 215, CH-4147 Aesch, Switzerland. Tel: (41) 61-461-9191. Fax: (41) 61-461-9325. Web: www.ensembleaudio.com. US distributor: Ensemble America, 275 Madison Avenue, 4th floor, New York, NY 10016. Tel: (877) 872-8721. Fax: (877) 872-8725.