Moonriver Audio 505 Hybrid Phono Stage
4999,00 €
The Moonriver Audio 505 phono stage meets all the needs of any demanding audiophile who loves vinyl records, both now and in the future. Designed with audiophiles, record collectors and vinyl freaks in mind, it boasts 4 inputs for all your turntables, tone-arms and cartridges. It also supports every possible adjustment on the fly with dedicated knobs and switches to ideally match your MC or MM cartridge.
Overview
The unique, adjustment feature of the Moonriver 505 hybrid phono stage allows “on the fly” listening tests with various adjustments without the need to switch off, remove the cover, switch on again and wait to warm it up.
The hybrid design combines the use of ICs and discrete solid-state circuits to form an ideal, high performance and ultra low noise circuit. While the IC op amps offer very low noise levels, a discrete circuit offers lifelike drive and dynamics which is impossible to get from IC op-amps.
As for the sonic signature of all Moonriver Audio products, we strive to balance the fine line between musicality & resolution. The soul of the music is in the midrange, this is where most of the emotion, the passion, the joie de vivre is contained.
On a technical level, it’s within the frequency band of 200 – 4,000Hz. Without a solid foundation underneath the midrange, the music sounds thin & brittle and often un-involving. If the brain perceives that the sound is artificial, then it’s difficult to be swept away by the message contained within the music.
Similarly, accurate timbre reproduction is essential. A New York Steinway does have noticeable sonic differences from a Hamburg Steinway, while a Guarneri violin sounds distinct from a Stradivarius. To capture all those nuances, the loudspeakers & electronics need to act in unison, neither obscuring, nor exaggerating detail.
The sound and the level of performance of the Moonriver 505 phono stage is hard to describe and it must be heard to be believed.
| Inputs: | 4 |
| Minimum gain: | 34dB |
| Maximum gain: | 72 dB |
| Capacitance values: | 100, 220, 330, 470, 680pF |
| MC load impedance: | 10, 47, 100, 470, 1KΩ and custom |
| MM load impedance: | 22K, 47K, 75KΩ |
| De-emphasis curve: | RIAA and Decca or Columbia |
| Dimensions (mm): | 430 (W) x 390 (D) x 135 (H) |
| Weight: | 12 kg |
Moonriver Audio is a Swedish boutique hi-fi brand known for a distinctly musical, engaging presentation and carefully voiced analogue-style sound. Moonriver focuses on coherent timing, natural tone and long-term listening pleasure rather than flashy specifications.
The brand is best known for its integrated amplifiers that form the heart of a stereo system, as well as phono stages for vinyl setups where tonal balance and musical flow matter as much as detail.
Hi-Fi Market is an authorised Moonriver dealer in Estonia, supplying genuine products through official channels with manufacturer warranty and local support. We help match Moonriver to your speakers, room and listening preferences, so the system feels balanced and effortless.
Visit our showroom near Tallinn (Tabasalu) to audition selected Moonriver models and discuss real-world system matching before you buy.
Build a Stereo System with Moonriver
Moonriver is most often chosen as the core of a premium stereo system. Start with an integrated amplifier, then refine the system around your speakers and room acoustics for the right blend of dynamics, control and tonal character.
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If you want a short, well-matched recommendation, contact us — we’ll suggest a sensible Moonriver-based setup tailored to your room and budget.
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
