Phono Preamplifiers
The Clearaudio Nano provides real high-end performance at a truly budget price.
Clearaudio has achieved this breakthrough by using a simple, elegant and astonishingly effective design perspective. The printed circuit board is embedded within a massive precision-CNC-machined aluminum block that forms a resonance-free chassis. The miniature size of the Nano ensures outstanding technical results and unheard of quietness within its price range!
The latest sophisticated surface-mount technology is used in conjunction with precision electronic components, such as Burr-Brown (Texas Instruments) integrated circuits, and extremely short signal paths leading to a pure, hum and noise-free music reproduction.
The fully dual-mono design features separate left and right switches for input loading, gain control and MM / MC selection, extracting the best results from virtually any cartridge.
Retail Price: $350.00
The Smart phono preamplifier offers both moving magnet and moving coil capabilities, with enough gain to drive the lowest output cartridges. It is a very simple unit to operate with a single button switching between moving magnet and moving coil functionality.
Another nice feature is it dedicated power transformer, which is located outside the actual phono preamplifier itself to keep the audio circuit as quiet as possible. The Smart is available in both black and silver finish.
The layout of the circuitry is optimized for high channel separation, complementing Clearaudio phono cartridges. All of our phono preamplifiers use the Clearaudio non-magnetic MPC RCA jacks.
Retail Price: $600.00
The Basic Plus phono preamplifier is switchable to match both moving coil and moving magnet phono cartridges, and has enough gain to drive the lowest output cartridges. Additionally, it has a dedicated power transformer, which is located outside the actual phono preamplifier to keep the audio circuit as quiet as possible. The rated signal-to-noise is greater than 90dB.
The layout of the circuitry is optimized for high channel separation, complementing Clearaudio phono cartridges. All of our phono preamplifiers use the Clearaudio non-magnetic MPC RCA jacks.
Retail Price: $900.00
True symmetrical layout, balanced (XLR) and single ended (RCA) outputs, and superb channel separation are special features of the Balance Plus phono stage.
The audio chassis circuit board is housed in an extruded aluminum block that protects against unwanted vibrations. The double sized power supply is housed in a separate chassis. Dedicated for MC cartridges, the Balance Plus is an excellent choice for use with balanced input line stages.
One example of Clearaudio's commitment to quality control is their meticulous in-house quality procedures, including both measurement and listening tests. It is their firm belief that these in-house tests are the best way to assure utmost product quality and value.
Retail Price: $2500.00
Cutting edge technology using high performance NiMH batteries is incorporated into the Clearaudio Accu Plus power supply unit. Battery power guarantees that no noise or distortion from the mains supply can pollute the delicate signal.
It is designed to provide low-noise battery power to the Basic Plus and Balance Plus models.
Retail Price: $900.00
Clearaudio designed the Balanced Reference phono preamplifier to establish a true reference for phono preamplifier design. It has taken years of tireless research and passion to realize the full potential of this component.
The Balanced Reference Phono Stage features top quality parts and construction throughout, including separate massive cases, fully symmetrical circuits in both the preamp and power supplies, and stepped attenuated regulation.
Retail Price: $6500.00
Note: To download or view Clearaudio product owner’s manuals, go to the Clearaudio Electronic GmbH website, select English on the left border of the webpage, and then select “Download/ Tests” to go to the links page for the manuals.
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