SPL Audio Phonos

Phonos is a preamplifier for record players using either moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) cartridges. The equalization curve is according to RIAA and suitable for all vinyl records since 1954. This phono preamplifier is equipped with the best sounding capacitors and built after the legendäre Douglas Self design. The control parameters are adjustable on the front and therefore always accessable to make the search for the best sounding setting a fun experience.

Specifications

Inputs and Outputs

  • RCA, unbalanced, gold-plated
  • Input impedance (MM): 47 kohms
  • Input impedance (MC): switchable
  • Output impedance: < 5 ohms
  • Crosstalk: -80dB (at 1 kHz)

Filter

  • RIAA equalizer (after Douglas Self)

Moving Magnet (MM) preamplifier

  • Amplification: 46 dB (Norm.), 36 dB (-10 dB), 50 dB (+4 dB)
  • Switchable capacitance: Off, 150 pF, 220 pF and 330 pF
  • Noise (A-weighted): -85,3 dB

Moving Coil (MC) preamplifier

  • Amplification : 67 dB (Norm.), 56 dB (-10 dB), 71.5 dB (+4 dB)
  • Schaltbare Impedances: 100, 220, 470, 2k2, 4k7, 10 k ohms
  • Noise (A-weighted): -61,7 dB

Internal Operating Voltage

  • +/- 60 V

Power Supply

  • Mains voltage (switchable): 230 V AC / 50 Hz or 115 V AC / 60 Hz
  • Fuses: 230 V: T 500 mA; 115 V: T 1 A
  • Power consumption: max. 30 VA
  • Stand-by power consumption: 0.7 W

Dimensions (incl. feet)

  • 278 mm W x 57 mm H x 330 mm D
  • 10.95 in W x 2.24 in H x 13 in D

Weight

  • 3.2 kg; 7.05 lbs (unit only)
  • 4.3 kg; 9.5 lbs (shipping)