Key Features

• Available in 2 versions MM only or MM/MC
• Standard MM unit is easily upgradeable to MM/MC
• 100% Analog tube circuitry without any solid-state devices in the signal path, because tubes are inherently more musical.
• The tube complement is a quad of 12AX7s, which provides sufficient gain with minimal noise.
• Safety switch to discharge the high voltage for your added safety when changing tubes.
• Robust, built-in ESP toroidal power supply for better dynamic range and lower noise.
• The high-quality built-in MC step-up transformers are designed for better phase linearity. This translates to better stereo imaging.
• Three of the most popular loading positions 100, 250 & 500 so you can dial in the best match for your cartridge. Easily adjustable MC “Load on the fly” without clicks or pops so you can hear the change.
• All MC loading is on the secondary of the MC step-up transformer. This allows all the delicate signal from the cartridge to pass through to the main circuits for the most musical detail.
• Dual mono circuit which creates better stereo separation
• All switches and knobs are easily accessible, with nothing hidden inside to adjust.
• Full size 17″ x 12″ elegantly designed 16-gauge steel enclosure for better grounding and to help isolate the electronic “chatter” from nearby equipment.
• Illuminated tubes for a more sensual musical experience.
• Each unit is hand built “Made in the USA.”
• 50-hour factory burn-in on all circuits and vacuum tubes.

Specifications:

Inputs per channel

• One input for MM or MC
• MM/MC switch
• MM impedance switch 47K Ohms
• MM capacitance 200pf
• MC single-ended RCA input
• 3 position MC load impedance adjustable 500, 250, 100 Ohms
• MC Internal step-up transformers
• Ground binding post

Outputs per channel

• Impedance 10K ohms
• +7 Volts max output level

Active Components

• Four standard JJ ECC83S/12AX7 vacuum tubes with high-quality gold pin ceramic sockets

Power

• Internal power supplies using Toroidal transformers, 1 high voltage 300V, and 1 low voltage 12V
• Power consumption 26.5W, 0 drain when off
• Voltage 100V to 120V AC 60Hz
• Optional factory installed 220V to 240V AC 50/60Hz
• Standard 3-pin 10 Amp IEC power connector
• ON/OFF power switch located on the IEC mains power connector
• 0.5 Amp Slow Blow fuse is located in the IEC mains power connector

Detailed Specifications

• Gain MM input 44dB
• Gain MC input 64dB
• Noise – 65dBv below max output level
• Frequency response complies with the original RIAA curve within + or- 0.5 dB
• RIAA curve is achieved using a passive filter
• 1% metal film resistors throughout
• Polypropylene capacitors throughout the audio path

Other Features

• “Made in the USA” using US and imported parts
• Each unit is built by hand
• 50-hour factory burn-in on all circuits and vacuum tubes
• Dimensions 17″ W X 12″ D X 3.5″ H
• Weight 14.5 lbs.
• 16 gauge zinc plated steel enclosure
• Two-year limited warranty
• Six months warranty on Vacuum Tubes