Essential
The Essential Phono, drawing inspiration from the class-leading Agena Reference Series, delivers astounding performance at an unbeatable price. Designed to outshine competitors even at triple or quadruple the cost, its circuitry ensures unparalleled clarity, dynamic accuracy, and dimensional soundstage. Handling subtle musical nuances with finesse, it unveils levels of authenticity in tone and timbre rarely experienced. Switchable between moving coil and moving magnet cartridges, it includes a low-frequency filter to eliminate unwanted noise, making it an essential component for vinyl enthusiasts seeking superior sound reproduction.
Specifications
Audio Input
Moving magnet gain: 36 dB
Moving coil gain: 62 dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 0.5 dB ref > RIAA curve)
Distortion: Less than 0.02% (@ 1 kHz)
Residual noise (MM): Better than -86 dBA (input short circuit)
Residual noise (MC) | Better than -75 dBA input short circuit
Load characteristics (MM): 47 kΩ, 100 pF
Load characteristics (MC): 90 Ω, 1 nF
Input sensitivity (MM): 4 mV RMS for 250 mV RMS output
Input sensitivity (MC): 180 µV RMS for 250 mV RMS output
Headroom: Greater than +26 dB @ 1 kHz
High pass filter: -3 dB @ 20 Hz
Dimensions (wdh): 113*102*60mm
Carton: 320*160*110mm
Mass: 1.1Kg