Phonostages — Clearaudio ABSOLUTE PHONO INSIDE

The ABSOLUTE PHONO INSIDE is a genuinely flagship-tier phono stage from Clearaudio, built with a genuinely separate outboard power supply and near-immeasurable distortion. The ABSOLUTE PHONO INSIDE represents Clearaudio's most ambitious current statement in phono-stage engineering.

Key specs that matter

One balanced and one single-ended input are provided. MM/MC voltage input impedance is an extraordinary 250,000 ohms. Output impedance is 64 ohms via XLR or 32 ohms via RCA. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is under a near-immeasurable 0.001%. The phono unit and separate power supply each measure 240 x 160 x 65mm, weighing 3.25kg and 3.20kg respectively - a genuinely serious commitment reflecting Clearaudio's flagship-tier engineering ambition and isolation of sensitive circuitry from power-supply-related noise.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, transparent phono-stage performance reflecting the near-immeasurable 0.001% distortion figure, combined with the genuinely separate outboard power supply's isolation from sensitive circuitry.

Pairing

Clearaudio's own turntable and cartridge catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings for a coherently voiced, entirely Clearaudio-based analogue front end.

Alternatives

Clearaudio's own BALANCE REFERENCE PHONO offers a related model with genuinely exhaustive stepped MC loading options within the same broader catalogue. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this phono stage, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with Clearaudio before finalising any purchase. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision, particularly for a component that will anchor a broader system investment. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Ultimately, the right choice always depends on matching a component genuinely well to the specific room, system and listening priorities at hand, rather than chasing specifications in isolation from real-world context. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information.