Phono Preamp Reviews

Description: Vacuum-tube phono preamplifier with switchable subsonic filter. Tube complement: six 12AX7s, two 6GK5s. Voltage gain: 53dB. Input sensitivity: not specified. RIAA accuracy: within 0.25dB. Hum and noise: -85dB ref. 10mV input. Distortion: not specified. Input impedance: switchable between 47k ohms, 9.6k ohms, 1.9k ohms, 500 ohms, and 200 ohms. Output impedance: ±200 ohms. Rated output capability: 10V.
Dimensions: 19" W by 3.75" H by 15" D. Weight: 22 lbs.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 0501042.
Price: $3995. Approximate number of dealers: 70.
Manufacturer: Conrad-Johnson Design, 2733 Merrilee Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031. Tel: (703) 698-8581. Fax: (703) 560-5360.