Phono Preamp Reviews

Description: Moving-magnet/moving-coil phono preamplifier with line-level inputs and outputs and an A/D converter feeding audio data to a USB output. Input impedance: 47k ohms + 200pF (MM), 100 ohms + 180pF (MC). Voltage gain: 35dB (MM), 58dB (MC). Input sensitivity at 300mV output: 5mV (MM), 0.38mV (MC). Signal/noise ratio: 76dB, A-weighted (MM); 78dB (MC). Input overload, 20Hz/1kHz/20kHz): 10/100/900mV (MM), 0.65/6.5/60mV (MC). THD: <0.03%, 20Hz–20kHz at 3V output. Digital output (USB): 16-bit linear PCM. Sampling frequency: 48kHz. Dynamic range: 89dB (MM), 86dB (MC).
Dimensions: 5.3" (135mm) W by 1.7" (43mm) H by 1.6" (72mm) D. Weight: 1 lb (0.4kg).
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: H05PP 3IG15431(listening); H89PP 3E04657 (measuring).
Price: $199. Approximate number of dealers: 175.
Manufacturer: NAD Electronics International, 633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3K1, Canada. Tel: (905) 831-6555. Fax: (905) 837-6357. Web: www.nadelectronics.com.