Wave Kinetics Deluxe Phonostage

Designed by Scott Frankland, this all-tube phono stage features a five-tube circuit design and is highly regarded component for its exceptional clarity and transparency. The RIAA equalization is precise, within 0.1 dB from 3 Hz to 40 kHz, ensuring accurate source material reproduction.

• Designer: Scott Frankland, known for high-end tube audio design
• Tube Configuration: Five-tube circuit using 3 x 6DJ8 and 2 x 12AX7 tubes
• Gain: 62 dB, ideal for moving coil cartridges with outputs from 0.2mV to 1.2mV
• Output Impedance: 200 ohms, allowing effective performance over long cable runs with minimal impact on frequency response
• RIAA Equalization: Precision within 0.1 dB from 3 Hz to 40 kHz for accurate tonal reproduction
• Inputs: Three phono inputs with customizable cartridge loading via rear-panel adjustments (3x RCA, 1x XLR)
• Outputs: One set of balanced input/output jacks and additional RCA connections for flexibility
• Input Impedance: 47k ohms, adjustable through external loading jacks for optimal cartridge damping
• Optimized Gain Level: 60 dB (1000x input voltage), suitable for moving coil cartridges
• Noise Reduction: 2-3 times quieter than conventional tube phonostages, ensuring detailed, high-fidelity playback

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