Phonostages — Aurorasound VIDA-MkⅡ

The VIDA-MkⅡ is a phono preamplifier from Aurorasound, built with comprehensive MC impedance adjustment spanning six steps and separate power supply. The VIDA-MkⅡ brings Aurorasound's considered engineering to a versatile, comprehensive phono stage.

Key specs that matter

Two single-ended inputs are provided. MC current-sensing input impedance offers six steps - 12, 47, 120, 240, 410 and 1,000 ohms - while MM impedance offers a choice of 15,000 or 47,000 ohms. Output impedance is 910 ohms. Gain is 65dB for MC or 40dB for MM. The phono unit measures 260 x 250 x 100mm at 2.8kg, with a separate power supply unit at 114 x 200 x 70mm and 1.4kg, reflecting Aurorasound's considered approach to isolating sensitive phono circuitry from power-supply-related noise.

Sound and use context

Expect clean, accurate RIAA equalisation with comprehensive six-step MC impedance adjustment covering a broad variety of moving-coil cartridges, combined with the benefit of a physically separate power supply.

Pairing

The six-step MC impedance adjustment lets a listener precisely match this phono stage to a wide variety of moving-coil cartridges, and the separate power supply specifically targets a lower noise floor.

Alternatives

Aurorasound's own HFSA01 integrated amplifier includes a built-in phono stage for buyers wanting a more consolidated solution instead.