Phono Preamp Reviews

Description: Solid-state phono preamplifier. Input impedance: switchable between 4 and 40 ohms (moving-coil), 15k and 100k ohms (moving-magnet). Output impedance: 60 ohms. Gain: 54dB maximum. Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (moving-magnet). Signal/noise ratio: 68dB ref. 2.5mV input. RIAA accuracy: <0.3dB. Channel balance: <0.2dB. THD: 0.2%.
Dimensions: 12.7" W by 4" H by 10.5" D. Weight: 11 lbs.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 02521001.
Price: $3995. Approximate number of dealers: 24.
Manufacturer: Esoteric Audio Research/Yoshino Ltd., Coombe Grove Farm, Ermine Street, Arrington, Cambridgeshire SG8 0AL, England, UK. Tel: (44) 1223-208877. Web: www.ear-yoshino.com. US distributor: EAR USA, 1087 East Ridgewood Street, Long Beach, CA 90807. Tel: (562) 422-4747. Web: www.ear-usa.com.