Phonostages — Constellation Audio Revelation 2 Phono Preamplifier

The Revelation 2 Phono Preamplifier is a phono stage from Constellation Audio, part of the brand's Revelation series, built with comprehensive balanced and single-ended connectivity and exceptionally wide impedance adjustment. The Revelation 2 brings Constellation's engineering philosophy specifically to vinyl playback.

Key specs that matter

Two balanced XLR inputs and two single-ended RCA inputs are provided, letting a buyer run multiple turntables or tonearms simultaneously. MM/MC input impedance spans a remarkably wide 5 ohms up to 1,000 or 10,000 ohms, covering virtually any cartridge type. Output impedance is an exceptionally low 5 ohms. Gain is 65dB. Frequency response spans 10Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. At 432 x 381 x 140mm and 16kg, the Revelation 2 maintains a substantial full-width chassis.

Sound and use context

Expect the clean, low-distortion character Constellation Audio's broader engineering philosophy pursues, with the remarkably wide impedance adjustment range suggesting a design built for precise cartridge matching across virtually any moving-coil type.

Pairing

The dual balanced and single-ended input pairs let a buyer run two separate turntables or tonearms simultaneously, each independently loaded for its own specific cartridge requirements.

Alternatives

Constellation Audio's Inspiration series offers a more accessible phono stage alternative for buyers wanting the brand's core engineering philosophy at a lower investment than this Revelation-tier model represents.