CALON Dual Mono Phono Preamp
features
Employing a fundamentals-focused approach to audio design, this high-end phono stage meticulously enhances every signal chain component. Dual gain stages and precise linearization ensure unparalleled signal clarity and detail resolution. An LF filter moderates wasted energy and headroom from subsonic noise, optimizing analog source efficiency. CALON seamlessly adapts to MM or MC cartridges with granular impedance and capacitance control.
Beneath its non-magnetic stainless steel chassis, two identical, gold-plated, four-layer PCBs provide flawless dual mono performance. This setup elicits jaw-dropping dynamics and musical expression. CALON becomes the beating heart of your analog source, transforming your system’s ability to deliver breathtaking musical magic.
By carefully developing this phono stage, we’ve refined the performance potential of every component it touches. With CALON, experience a new level of fine-tuned efficiency and musicality, elevating your listening experience to realms previously unimagined.
Front Panel
- Operation Selector (Sleep, Mute & On)
- Input Gain Selector (Default 10dB, +10 & +20 dB)
- Output Gain Selector (Default OdB, +2, +4, +6 & +8 dB)
- LF Filter Switch (Sub-sonic)
- Phase Switch (0° & 180º)
- Input Capacitance Range Switch
- Input Capacitance Selector
- Input Resistance Range Switch
- Input Resistance Selector
Rear Panel
- AC Mains IEC Inlet Socket
- Mains Voltage Label
- Mains Inlet Fuse Holder (Includes Spare Fuse)
- Mains On/Off Switch
- Spare Chassis Ground Terminal6 Serial Number Label
- Balanced XLR Outputs (L & R)
- Phono RCA Outputs (L& R)
- L & R Channel Ground Management Switches ((1) ‘Hard’ Ground, (2) No Ground, (3) ‘Soft’ Ground)
- L & R Channel Phono RCA Inputs
- Chassis Ground Terminals (Connect To Tonearm Earth Wire)
technical specifications
Type | MC/MM Phono Preamplifier Main phono circuit on two separate gold-plated PCBs |
Power Supply | Two Linear, Internally Mains voltage switchable, transformers |
Gain Settings | 45dB to 73dB In 15 Steps |
Input Impedance Settings Resistance | 100R to 47k in 9 Steps |
Capacitance | 100pF to 1.0uF – In 9 Steps |
Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz +/- 0.2dB |
Noise | < -83dB – AWD |
THD-N | 0.01% |
Finish | Front Panel Options Silver or Black |
Dimensions | 412 x 290 x 88mm W x D x H (Incl. Switches & Feet) |
Weight | 15 lbs |