• 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.

  • 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.

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