PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamplifier
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Model name
Stellar Phono Preamplifier
Analog inputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog inputs (single-ended)
1
Analog outputs (balanced)
1
Analog outputs (single-ended)
1
Gain (dBu)
56 (MM) + 72 (MC)
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Output voltage (V)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
200
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
200 per leg
Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)
N/A
Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)
N/A
Volume control range (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)
>82 (MM), 74 (MC)
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)
<0.01
Dimensions (mm)
430 x 330.2 x 82.55
Weight (kg)
9.8
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