Lehmann Audio Black Cube Statement

Manufacturer Burr Brown supplies us with – sonically outstanding – gain stages. For the passive RIAA filter network we use high-grade, transient-resistant foil capacitors with narrow tolerance. That way we can ensure that transients, dynamics and sonic timbres will get straight to the listener in a genuine manner. For the bass decoupling between the linear gain stages we use MKP types. Furthermore, all electrolytic capacitors are low-ESR types, all resistors are low-noise metal film versions. We only use switches with gold-plated contacts for toggling between gain or impedance settings resp.

A comfortable all-rounder
Of course, the Black Cube Statement can handle all common cartridges on the market, from high-output MM to MC. Practice-oriented MC impedances are directly selectable. In addition each channel features a slot for the solder-free plug-in of a custom impedance. On request we will gladly enclose resistors with your order for matching your system to this phono stage – free of charge, naturally.

Due to its modest dimensions the Black Cube Statement can be placed very close to the turntable which will minimise possible losses resulting from cable lengths. By the way, Lehmannaudio is always dedicated to detail, not only with the component selection, but during the entire manufacturing process: for instance, the enclosure of the audio section is made of a non-magnetic material (aluminium) and the cover lid is mechanically dampened.

Sensitivity for output level 775 mV/0 dB (with activated high gain jumper)
Gain 1 kHz
Maximum input level
Signal to noise ratio (RMS unweighted)
MM: 7.4 mV/1 kHz; MC: 0.74 mV/1 kHz
MM: 41 dB; MC: 61 dB
MM: 58 mV; MC: 5.6 mV
MM: 78 dB; MC: 57 dB
Gain
31 dB, 41 dB, 51 dB, 61 dB
Channel separation
> 85 dB at 10 kHz
Input impedance
47 kohms, 1 kohm, 100 ohms
1 x custom load
Output impedance
< 100 ohms
Input capacitance
100 pF
Channel mismatch
typ. 0.5 dB
Bass filter
50 Hz, 6 dB/oct.
Power consumption
app. 1 VA
Outer dimensions W x D x H
103 mm x 108 mm x 45 mm
Weight
0.28 kg netto