Musical Surroundings Phonomena III Phono Stage
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The Phonomena phono stage, in production since 1999, has been continuously improved throughout the years. The basic concept has remained unchanged: discrete circuitry that provides flexible gain and loading to maximize the performance of both MM and MC phono cartridges.
Michael Yee’s newest version is now built in Silicon Valley, California. The Phonomena III, our highest gain phono stage to date, reaches new heights in affordable vinyl playback.
MADE IN CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM 66DB GAIN
FLEXIBLE GAIN AND LOADING
SUPER MATCHED INPUT TRANSISTORS
NEW IMPROVED DISCRETE CIRCUITRY
OPTIONAL LINEAR POWER SUPPLY
24 years in the making, the Phonomena III is our best sounding phono preamplifier value. A complete phonograph preamplifier with RIAA equalization, it amplifies the output signal of an MM or MC phonograph cartridge up to a nominal “line level”. It is a discrete, dual-mono design, designed and made in the USA. The Phonomena III may be used with either moving- coil or moving-magnet cartridges. Its flexibility in gain and loading settings lets you optimize the performance of your phono cartridge and match volume levels with other source components in your system. The Phonomena III can be connected to a receiver or an integrated amplifier. If you use separate components, a line level control unit (preamplifier) is required before the power amp, since there is no volume control on the Phonomena III. The Phonomena III’s internal power supply connects to an AC outlet with the supplied wall-mount transformer, and you can upgrade to our Linear Power Supply.
Gain Switches 40, 46, 49.5, 50, 52, 54, 55.5, 56, 57, 58, 60.5, 61.5, 63, 64, 66
Input Load Switches (Ohms) 30,40, 50, 59, 80, 100, 121, 150, 243, 280, 380, 475, 660, 1000, 2,000, 47k, 100k
Capacitive Loading Switch (pF) 100pF, 200pF
Dimensions 8.5"w x 6"d x 2"h
Weight 3lb
Warranty 3 years with registration
