Clearaudio Balance Reference Phono Preamplifier
7900,00 €
For those who are genuinely committed to enjoying vinyl records, it is essential to invest in a high-quality phono preamplifier. A prime example of such a device is the newly released Clearaudio Balance Reference Phono. This unit is compatible with both MM and MC cartridges and offers a variety of adjustable settings. Included in the package, alongside the phono preamplifier, are a dual-mono power supply and a remote control.
Overview
One device containing two full-fledged symmetrical phono preamplifiers. The new balance reference phono was developed especially for the phono enthusiast, featuring completely independent phono inputs for connecting moving coil and moving magnet phono cartridges. It provides total freedom in selecting balanced (XLR) or single-ended (RCA) inputs and outputs with the total flexibility of adjusting the input impedance for most cartridges.
The sophisticated volume and input circuitry are accessible with the supplied remote control. The high-performance design provides 2 headphone connections. A dual-mono power supply housed in its own dedicated aluminium chassis assures the highest sound quality.
The balance reference phono is truly a world-class phono stage for analog aficionados.
| Mode: | MM / MC switchable (at bottom), Subsonic filter switchable @20Hz (-18dB / Oct) (at bottom), Stereo / Mono switchable |
| Amplification: | + 46dB (MM mode), + 66dB (MC mode) |
| Input load: | 50kΩ / 50pF (MM mode and MC mode), +150pF, +270pF, +400pF (MM mode), 10kΩ, 5kΩ, 1000Ω, 500Ω, 100Ω, 50Ω (MC mode) |
| RIAA accuracy: | ± 0.1dB @ 20Hz - 100kHz |
| THD: | < 0.001% (IEC A) |
| Signal to noise ratio: | - 89dB @ 5mV / MM mode (IEC A), - 79dB @ 500uV / MC mode(IEC A) |
| Headroom: | > + 21dB @ 1kHz |
| Max. output voltage: | > 12V |
| RIAA: | 75μs / 318μs / 3180μs, 2 passive filter |
| Channel seperation: | > 95dB @ 1kHz (IEC A) |
| Output impedance: | 150Ω (balanced XLR), 75Ω (unbalanced RCA) |
| Inputs: | unbalanced (RCA), balanced (XLR) |
| Outputs: | unbalanced (RCA), balanced (XLR), headphone output (2 × Jack: 6.3mm) |
| Power consumption: | Max. consumption: 12 watts, Standby mode: < 0.5 watts, Off mode: 0.0 watts (by switching off at the rear of the machine) |
| Power supply: | 2x ± 18V DC (external power supply 2x ± 21V DC), 1.4m cable length |
| Total weight preamplifier: | Approx. 2.9kg |
| Total weight power supply: | Approx. 2.2kg |
| Dimensions preamplifier (W/D/H): | Approx. 240 × 145 × 78mm (158mm deepth with RCA) |
| Dimensions preamplifier (W/D/H): | Approx. 9.45 × 5.71 × 3.07 inches (6.22 inches deepth with RCA) |
| Dimensions power supply (W/D/H): | Approx. 240 × 145 x 78mm |
| Dimensions power supply (W/D/H): | Approx. 9.45 × 5.71 × 3.07 inches |
Clearaudio is a German high-end audio manufacturer specialising in precision vinyl playback systems. Founded in 1978, the brand is widely respected for its uncompromising engineering approach, in-house manufacturing and obsessive attention to mechanical accuracy.
Clearaudio turntables, tonearms and cartridges are designed as complete, synergistic systems where materials, tolerances and resonance control are treated as core elements of sound quality. Many Clearaudio solutions represent the upper end of contemporary analogue engineering and are chosen by listeners who value long-term performance and technical purity.
Hi-Fi Market is an authorised Clearaudio dealer in Estonia, supplying genuine products with official manufacturer warranty and local support. We help customers select and configure Clearaudio components based on system level, room conditions and analogue experience.
Build a Reference Vinyl System with Clearaudio
Clearaudio is most often chosen by listeners who are building a serious vinyl-based system. Typical configurations start with a turntable platform and are refined through careful matching of tonearms, cartridges and phono amplification.
Explore compatible categories for Clearaudio analogue systems:
Turntables
Tonearms
Cartridges & Styli
Phono PreamplifiersIf you are planning a high-end vinyl setup, contact us — we’ll help you configure a Clearaudio system with correct geometry, synergy and upgrade potential.
FREE DELIVERY ACROSS ESTONIA (For orders over €100)
Shipments within Estonia generally arrive at the destination specified by the buyer within 3-5 business days from the entry into force of the sales contract. The contract enters into force from the moment the amount due is received into the online store's bank account.
If you wish, you can also pick up the goods yourself. The address of the salon is Kallaste 7, Tabasalu.
WE DELIVER TO ALL COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.
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OWNER OF THE ONLINE STORE
The owner of the online store hifimarket.ee is Audio Sommelier OÜ (registration number 16891515), address Kallaste, 7, Tabasalu Keskus, Estonia 76901
