• Linn Uphorik Phono

    Linn Uphorik Phono Overview – The Linn Uphorik Phono, released in 2010, is a fully balanced, solid-state phono stage with extensive MM/MC loading options, delivering precision analogue gain for high-resolution vinyl playback in Linn and non-Linn systems.

    Flexible Gain & Loading – Offers wide configurability for moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, with adjustable gain, impedance, and capacitance settings that ensure optimal cartridge matching and highly accurate tonal balance.

    Balanced & Single-Ended Outputs – Provides XLR and RCA outputs for system compatibility, with a dual-mono layout that lowers noise and improves channel separation, enhancing detail retrieval and spatial accuracy.

    Studio-Grade Signal Purity – Uses premium components, short signal paths, and a discrete analog architecture to minimize distortion, ensuring the Linn Uphorik Phono maintains clarity, speed, and musical flow across demanding vinyl recordings.

    Dimensions – Approx. 350 mm (W) × 80 mm (H) × 350 mm (D), suited for standard hi-fi racks and optimized for vibration-free placement in vinyl-focused systems.

    Weight – Roughly 5 kg, with a rigid chassis that helps stabilize internal circuitry and reduce microphonic interference for enhanced phono performance.

  • Keces Ephono Phonoamp with External Power Supply

    Product Overview – Keces EPhono Phonoamp with External Power Supply, released in 2020, is a solid-state MM/MC phono preamplifier designed for low-noise vinyl playback with precision regulation and audiophile-grade circuit topology.

    Phono Stage Design – The fully discrete solid-state amplification employs ultra-low-noise components and short signal paths, delivering excellent channel balance, high transparency, and accurate RIAA equalisation for demanding analogue enthusiasts.

    External Power Supply Advantage – Separating the power supply from the audio circuitry reduces electromagnetic interference, allowing the Keces EPhono Phonoamp with External Power Supply to achieve superior noise suppression and improved dynamic contrast.

    Specifications – Supports MM and MC cartridges with selectable gain and loading, precision RIAA accuracy within ±0.3 dB, low output impedance, and wide frequency response optimised for high-resolution analogue reproduction.

    Dimensions – Compact dual-chassis design, phono stage approximately 240 mm (W) × 60 mm (H) × 180 mm (D), with matching external power supply sized for flexible placement near turntable systems.

    Weight – Combined weight approximately 3–4 kg, reflecting robust aluminium chassis construction and high-quality internal power regulation components for mechanical stability and long-term reliability.

  • Soulines The Loop Phono

    •⁠  Product Overview – Soulines The Loop Phono, released in 2017, is a tube phono preamplifier engineered for serious vinyl playback, focusing on low noise, wide bandwidth, and precise analogue signal preservation.

    •⁠  Circuit Design – Designed with a fully discrete, dual-mono topology and carefully optimized grounding, the phono stage minimizes interference and preserves micro-detail, timing accuracy, and dynamic expression from analogue sources.

    •⁠  Analogue Performance – Soulines The Loop Phono delivers an open soundstage, natural tonal balance, and excellent transient clarity, making it well suited for high-resolution moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridge systems.

    •⁠  Specifications – Supports MM and MC cartridges with selectable gain and loading, accurate RIAA equalization, ultra-low noise floor, and high headroom to accommodate wide dynamic swings without compression.

    •⁠  Dimensions – Approx. 430 mm (W) × 120 mm (H) × 330 mm (D), housed in a rigid, resonance-controlled enclosure designed to reduce mechanical vibration and electrical interference.

    •⁠  Weight – Approximately 8 kg, reflecting a substantial linear power supply and robust internal layout optimized for stable, low-noise analogue operation.

  • Keces Ephono Phono

    •⁠  Product Overview – The Keces Ephono Phono amplifier, released in 2022, is a solid-state phono stage supporting MM and MC cartridges, engineered for ultra-low noise, tonal neutrality, and precise analogue signal amplification.

    •⁠  Low-Noise Circuit Design – Featuring fully discrete amplification stages and a linear power supply architecture, the Ephono delivers exceptional background silence, improved microdetail retrieval, and stable, distortion-free performance with high-quality turntable systems.

    •⁠  Flexible Cartridge Matching – Designed for audiophile versatility, the Keces Ephono Phono amplifier offers adjustable gain and loading options, allowing precise optimisation for a wide range of moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges.

    •⁠  Specifications – Supports MM and MC operation, selectable gain levels around 40–65 dB, adjustable MC loading from low ohms to 1kΩ, and high signal-to-noise performance exceeding typical entry-level phono stages.

    •⁠  Dimensions – Approx. 220 mm (W) × 60 mm (H) × 250 mm (D), compact and rack-friendly, allowing easy integration into modern analogue-focused audio systems.

    •⁠  Weight – Around 3 kg, reflecting solid internal power regulation and chassis construction that enhances stability and minimizes vibration-related interference.

  • McIntosh MP1100

    Product Overview – The McIntosh MP1100, introduced in 2016, is a premium tube phono preamplifier using four 12AX7A valves, delivering exceptional analog purity, wide dynamic range, and highly accurate RIAA equalization.

    Advanced Tube Architecture – The MP1100 employs fully balanced tube gain stages, ultra-low noise circuitry, and dual-mono signal paths, ensuring superior channel separation and remarkably low distortion across all supported phono formats.

    Comprehensive Vinyl Compatibility – With multiple loading options, three selectable inputs, and both MC and MM support, the MP1100 accommodates a broad range of cartridges while maintaining the McIntosh signature analog refinement.

    Precision Engineering – The MP1100 integrates robust shielding, advanced filtering, and a vibration-controlled chassis, ensuring ultra-quiet operation and stable performance that preserves the natural texture of vinyl recordings.

    Dimensions – Approx. 445 mm (W) × 152 mm (H) × 483 mm (D), designed in classic McIntosh proportions for seamless installation with matching components.

    Weight – Around 13.6 kg, featuring a rigid steel chassis and heavy internal shielding that enhances structural stability and reduces microphonic interference.

  • Herron Audio VTOH-1 Tube Phono

    Reference Phono Stage Overview – The Herron Audio VTOH-1 Tube Phono delivers exceptionally low noise, wide dynamic range and natural tonal richness using Keith Herron’s acclaimed tube-hybrid topology for highly accurate vinyl reproduction.

    Tube Gain Architecture – Its carefully voiced tube stages provide natural harmonic structure, excellent transient behaviour and superb midrange liquidity, while maintaining noise levels competitive with solid-state designs, with one mention of Herron Audio VTOH-1 Tube Phono.

    Precision RIAA Implementation – The phono circuit uses tightly matched components and a highly accurate RIAA network, achieving excellent frequency linearity, phase stability and transparency across demanding analogue recordings, plus one additional mention of Herron Audio VTOH-1 Tube Phono.

    Cartridge Compatibility & Flexibility – Designed to work seamlessly with MM and MC cartridges, the unit offers adjustable loading and stable gain, ensuring optimal synergy with a wide range of tonearms and cartridges.

    Product Dimensions – The chassis measures approximately 430 mm (W) × 90 mm (H) × 300 mm (D), fitting easily into standard-component racks with adequate ventilation for tube operation.

    Product Weight – Weighing roughly 6–7 kg, the rigid chassis construction and internal damping enhance mechanical stability and contribute to its low-noise, high-resolution analogue performance.

  • Pass Labs XS Phono with Power Supply

    • Pass Labs XS Phono with Power Supply – This flagship dual-chassis phono preamplifier from Pass Laboratories raises the vinyl benchmark, enabling ultra-low-noise amplification of MC/MM cartridges with absolute authority and tonal purity.

    • Reference-Grade Audio Architecture – Featuring selectable gain settings (56, 66, 76 dB), RIAA accuracy ±0.1 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and a purpose-built power supply dedicated to quiet signal handling. 

    • System Integration & Specification – Dual-chassis design: each unit measures approximately 19″ W × 14″ D × 6.25″ H (483 × 356 × 159 mm) and consumes around 55 W of power—ideal for serious turn-table setups. 

    • Build Quality & Weight Profile – Weighing roughly 80 lbs (≈ 36 kg total), the unit’s heavy, stable construction minimizes mechanical and electrical interference for fine-detail retrieval and low-level resolution. 

     

Phono pre amplifiers are essential for vinyl playback, boosting and equalising the low-level signal from turntables to line level. Proper phono amplification preserves detail, dynamics, and tonal balance, making cartridge matching and gain settings important considerations. Phono pre amplifiers support moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, with designs ranging from simple to highly adjustable. Many quality phono stages are built for long service life, making the pre-owned market a cost-effective way to upgrade analogue performance.

SoundTribeAsia is positioned as the go-to online marketplace for new and pre-owned phono pre amplifiers in Singapore and Malaysia. Buyers can compare features, cartridge compatibility, and conditions across multiple sellers in one trusted platform. With transparent listings and verified sellers, SoundTribeAsia supports confident vinyl system upgrades.

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