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Trafomatic Audio Evolution Phono One
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The Evolution Phono One is a versatile phono stage from Trafomatic Audio, built with a flexible four-position stepped MC loading selection. The Evolution Phono One brings Trafomatic's most storied tube-informed engineering heritage to dedicated phono preamplification.
Key specs that matter
Two single-ended inputs are provided. MC current-sensing input impedance offers a flexible four-position selection at 10, 20, 50, or 100 ohms, or 47,000 ohms for MM. Output impedance is 600 ohms. Gain is 40dB for MM or 64dB for MC. At 450 x 320 x 100mm and 6kg, the Evolution Phono One maintains a manageable phono-stage chassis reflecting Trafomatic's considered Serbian engineering standards.
Sound and use context
Expect the warm, richly textured character tube-informed phono preamplification is broadly celebrated for, with the flexible four-position MC loading selection allowing fine-tuned matching for a variety of moving-coil cartridges.
Pairing
The flexible four-position 10-100-ohm MC loading selection accommodates a variety of moving-coil cartridges precisely.
Alternatives
Trafomatic's own LUNA offers a more accessible fixed-impedance alternative within the same broader phono-stage catalogue.
Key specs that matter
Two single-ended inputs are provided. MC current-sensing input impedance offers a flexible four-position selection at 10, 20, 50, or 100 ohms, or 47,000 ohms for MM. Output impedance is 600 ohms. Gain is 40dB for MM or 64dB for MC. At 450 x 320 x 100mm and 6kg, the Evolution Phono One maintains a manageable phono-stage chassis reflecting Trafomatic's considered Serbian engineering standards.
Sound and use context
Expect the warm, richly textured character tube-informed phono preamplification is broadly celebrated for, with the flexible four-position MC loading selection allowing fine-tuned matching for a variety of moving-coil cartridges.
Pairing
The flexible four-position 10-100-ohm MC loading selection accommodates a variety of moving-coil cartridges precisely.
Alternatives
Trafomatic's own LUNA offers a more accessible fixed-impedance alternative within the same broader phono-stage catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
Evolution Phono One
Inputs (balanced)
N/A
Inputs (single-ended)
2
MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
10, 20, 50, 100 (MC) + 47 000 (MM)
MM/MC voltage input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (Ω)
600
Gain (dB)
MM – 40, MC – 64
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 (%)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
450 x 320 x 100
Weight (kg)
6
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