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Clearaudio ABSOLUTE PHONO
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Clearaudio Absolute Phono is the world's first active MC phono corrector with gain in the tonearm shell itself, improves S/N by 10 dB, with balanced output and external power supply. Weight 3.25 kg, RIAA accuracy ±0.1 dB, channel separation 100 dB, sound clear and detailed.

Specifications

  • Model name

    ABSOLUTE PHONO

  • Inputs (balanced)

    N/A

  • Inputs (single-ended)

    N/A

  • MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)

    N/A

  • MM/MC voltage input impedance (Ω)

    500 000

  • Output impedance (Ω)

    64 (XLR), 32 (RCA)

  • Gain (dB)

    N/A

  • Playback EQ curves accuracy (dB)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)

    < 0.001

  • Dimensions (mm)

    240 × 160 × 65 (Phono) + 240 × 160 × 65 (Power)

  • Weight (kg)

    3.25 (Phono) + 3.20 (Power)

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