Description
Phono-1 LX
When Vertere Acoustics unveiled their CALON Dual Mono Precision Phono Preamplifier at Motor World during High End Munich 2024, it set a new benchmark for what a phono stage could be.
From that moment, one question drove them: What could those breakthroughs mean for the preamplifier that started it all?
The answer is PHONO-1 LX.
Nine years on from its debut – and following landmark upgrades to MkII in 2019 and the ‘L’ version in 2022 – PHONO-1 enters its most significant evolution yet.
Darker backgrounds. Higher dynamic range. Razor-sharp spatial imaging. And a vocal texture so lifelike, the performance feels present in the room.
This isn’t refinement for refinement’s sake. Every sonic improvement has been matched by a more tactile, premium feel and a visual presence worthy of the engineering within.
Cleaner Power – Silence By Design
A redesigned AC input blocks unwanted interference at the source.
Paired with an upgraded internal DC power supply, the result is a dramatically quieter background and the detail your records always had.
Hidden Details – Audible Improvements.
Uprated gold-plated PCB brings superior soldering quality, consistency and long-term reliability at every connection. Designed to perform at its best, every time.
Your Cartridge – Perfectly Matched
10 gain settings, 15 resistance values, and 9 capacitance options ensure precise matching for virtually any Moving Coil (MC) or Moving Magnet (MM) phono cartridge.
Phono-1 LX MM/MC Phono Stage Preamplifier, by Vertere Acoustics.
X-Mod Upgrades
There is an official Vertere Acoustics upgrade path available for owners of the Phono-1 MK2 L Phono Preamplifier – See details
Features
- Upgraded PCB – Upgraded PCB features a superior gold-plated finish, ensuring consistent, high-quality component soldering across every connection. Designed for long-term reliability, it allows each circuit to perform at its best – every time.
- Upgraded Internal DC Power Supply – Improved components in the internal DC power supply deliver cleaner, more stable DC power throughout. The result is reduced noise and a more consistent power feed to each circuit – directly enhancing the performance of the Phono Preamplifier.
- New 2-way Phono Amplifier Earthing Switch – The new 2-way earthing switch offers a longer operational lifetime and easier operation, toggling simply between ‘Earth Lift’ and ‘Earth Connection’ to suit your audio setup.
- Improved AC Input – A specialised inductor on the AC input impedes high-frequency interference before it enters the circuit, while a second inductor on the post-transformer output provides an additional layer of filtering – keeping the feed to the DC power supply circuit free from unwanted RF interference.
- Vertere Blue-Green Power Indicator LED – The new blue-green power indicator LED aligns the PHONO-1LX visually with the DG X, Tempo, Imperium and CALON, giving the unit a striking, consistent look across the product range.
- New Chassis & Cover – The new cover features a fine textured, metallic silver finish with a premium tactile feel, giving the PHONO-1LX a bold, refined look worthy of any high-end setup. Eliminating the top four fixing screws creates a cleaner, uninterrupted aesthetic, bringing the PHONO-1LX in line with the CALON and cementing its place in a family of products designed without compromise.
Specifications
- Type: MC/MM Preamplifier, Precision Components, Gold Plated PCB
- Power Supply: Linear, Int. Switchable, Ultra-Low Noise, Encapsulated Transformer
- Gain Settings: 40 dB to 63 dB, in 12 steps. High Gain version adds 6.4 dB to all settings
- Input Impedance Settings
- Resistance: 47K for MM, 78R to 47K for MC, in 14 steps
- Capacitance: 100 pF & 430 pF for MM, 100 pF to 1.02 uF for MC, in 9 steps
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB
- Noise: < -78 dB, AWD
- THD-N: 0.009%
- Idle Power Consumption: 1.7 W
- Front Panel Finish Options: DG-Black, Vertere Orange, Silver, Black
- Dimensions: 210 x 240 x 55 mm, W x D x H (Incl. Switches + Feet)
- Weight: 2.20 Kg
Full Vertere Acoustics Range Available
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