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All Tube MM/MC Phono pre amp

Will work with any cartridge made!

All Tubes Included

Adjustable cartridge loading, 120/240v

Here is the latest review from a recent customer:

Hi Tom
I changed the setting back to M C @ 100 ohms after trying a higher setting,I took the sot out of the configuration, I warmed the amp up with one side of Bach and then I played my reference album, Dark side of the moon.
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD this would equal  the most discerning systems at any cost, the separation and darkness of the sound stage just blew my mind I am not changing the cartridge, it could use a little more mv output to be perfect but it is not worth the effort as this turntable is a bear to change. Thank you for leading me away from the H O M C, I did buy the denon 103 r and I am going to install that on a Thorens 160 that is being refurbished and up graded with todays technology or possibly a VPI classic if I can get the right price on that and sneak it into the house so my wife doesn't see it.
At any rate I could not be happier with this very fine pre amp you would be hard pressed to find one that functions as flawless at any price. It is a great product and you are a absolute pleasure to deal with.
I will send you the tracking # when I go to the post office, but now It is Beatles time
Thanks

Here is another recent review:

Douglas Robert Hounsell Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 2:25 PM To: Tom Kenny Good afternoon Tom, The preamp is here and I must say I am quite impressed with the build quality and construction of piece. First rate and it looks great in the rack. However looks aside after plumbing it up into system the real proof of your Phono pre with the balanced outs is what really matters to me!  After listening to a MFSL Rolling Stones “Let it Bleed” I was quite pleased, then on to Stealy Dans “Aja” I  was rapidly becoming an Aural Thrills Audio fan big time. The punch combined with a subtle smoothness is magnificent. Lower register notes on piano are outrageous clean, tight and dominate. I am fully aware how difficult it can be to accomplish this as I worked my tail off with Leon Russell’s engineer one evening getting this very thing “right” at a show I produced and engineered some years ago. Thank you for your devotion to what matters in your craft. Perfection takes its toil on the less passionate but their always will be folks like me that understand and appreciate folks like you. Now on to the Beach Boys “Pet Sounds” Thanks Again Doug Hounsell [Quoted text hidden]

 

I have designed this unit for optimum sound and ease of use. It is capable of delivering stunning performance in both MM and MC mode. The reason, it is an all tube unit. No step up transformer needed. I have tried all types of MC step up transformers and solid state amplifier devices for the critical first gain for a MC cartridge. I have tried a high output MC cartridges so I did not have to have the extra gain. Nothing sounded as good as a low output moving coil amplified by tubes.

A phono stage amplifies such a small starting signal that any outside interference becomes a hum or other distortion. RFI/EMI becomes real problems at these signal levels. Tube rush can also be a problem. I have worked years to overcome these obstacles. The result is an amplifier that is dead quiet, has great detail, and can play just about any type of cartridge made. Choose between 42 or 56 db of gain. Cartridge loading is 47 MM and 250, 510, 1.3k, and2.7k for MC.

I started with a commercially available board. I used a combination of Solen and Wima capacitors and 1% film resistors. Four supplied 12ax7 tubes provide plenty of quiet gain. Take the cover off and you can adjust gain and cartridge loading with with built in switches.

All traces on the board are made of Silver for detail and power. All tube sockets are Gold plated for trouble free service. All parts are hand selected to insure a large soundstage. Every power circuit in this amp has been designed on a computer program for optimum voltage and ripple free DC. I have built and listened to at least 10 different circuits until I settled on this one. It has that you are there quality.

 

Computer designed power supplies Chokes used in each supply MC/MC Works with any cartridge made! Adjustable loading 4 X 12AX7 Super Quiet Best sounding unit around

These units are in stock and ready for immediate shipment. Please call or email for any additional questions. As with all of my amplifiers, you may return if not satisfied. Upgrades available.

$799.99 with free S/H in USA All Tubes Included