Clearaudio Smart Phono v2

The Smart Phono v2 features a larger CNC-machined, resonance-free aluminum chassis to offer higher performance than the popular Clearaudio Nano phono stage. For MM and MC cartridges there are two separate circuit designs using SMD technology, which are selected by a switch on the bottom of the solid chassis. The Smart Phono v2 features extensive loading options and sub-sonic filter, making it compatible with virtually all phono cartridges.

The Smart Phono v2 features a gain attenuator, conveniently located on top. The thumb wheel level control adjusts the volume of the headphone connection in the HP version while allowing precise level-matching between phono and other line inputs. High-quality, gold-plated input and output RCA connectors assure top quality signal transfer and sound.

A minimalist aluminium housing that contains one of the best sounding phonostages in its market. Up to 54 decibels gain at one kilohertz and an extremely linear frequency response deliver unprecedented quality at this price point. For MM and MC cartridges there are two separate circuit designs using SMD technology, which are selected by a slide switch on the underside.

The smart phono headphone V2 additionally contains a powerful headphone amplifier within the solid aluminium housing for private listening at the highest fidelity (add $50).

AMPLIFICATION @ 1 KHZ	34 dB (MM-Mode) 54 dB (MC-Mode)
INPUT IMPEDANCE	47 kOhm / 150pF, 250pF, 400pF / MM 50 OHm, 100 Ohm, 500 Ohm, 1 KOhm, 5kOhm/150pF, 250pF, 400pF / MC
MM / MC INPUT	switchable (at bottom)
SUBSONIC FILTER	switchable (at bottom)
RIAA	delay time: 75 μs / 318 μs / 3180 μs
RIAA ACCURACY	± 0.3 dB @ 10 Hz - 100 kHz
THD	< 0,004% MC ("A" @ 1 kHz / -1 dB @ Max)
HEADROOM	18 dB / MC (Gain Control on MAX)
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO	72 dB / MC ("A" weighted) 85 dB / MM ("A" weighted)
CHANNEL SEPARATION	> 90 dB @ 1 kHz / opposed channel hot-wired
MAX. OUTPUT VOLTAGE	10 V eff. (1 kHz)
POWER CONSUMPTION	Max. consumption: 2.7 Watt Consumption in operation: 2.7 Watt Off mode: 0.0 Watt
POWER SUPPLY	± 18 V DC / 300 mA (external power supply)
OUTPUT CONNECTIONS	unbalanced (RCA)
WEIGHT	Approx. 620 g (Preamp and power supply)
DIMENSIONS (W/D/H in inches)	3.74 x 4.92 x 1.34
DIMENSIONS (W/D/H in mm)	95 x 125 x 34
WARRANTY	3 years* * Only if the Manufacturer's guarantee card is filled out correctly and sent back within 2 weeks to Clearaudio.

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