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SOtM sPQ-100
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The sPQ-100 is a phono preamplifier from SOtM, built into a remarkably compact chassis with comprehensive four-step MC impedance and gain adjustment. The sPQ-100 brings SOtM's considered engineering to a space-efficient phono format.
Key specs that matter
One single-ended input is provided. MC current-sensing input impedance offers a comprehensive four steps - 15, 20, 100 or 500 ohms - while MM input impedance is the standard 47,000 ohms. Gain offers four steps - 40, 50, 60 or 70dB - a comprehensive range covering a wide variety of cartridge output levels. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. At a remarkably compact 106 x 48 x 245mm and 1.5kg, the sPQ-100 maintains a space-efficient phono preamplifier chassis.
Sound and use context
Expect clean, accurate RIAA equalisation reflecting SOtM's considered engineering approach, combined with comprehensive four-step impedance and gain adjustment covering a broad variety of moving-coil and moving-magnet cartridges.
Pairing
The four-step impedance and gain adjustment lets a listener precisely match this phono stage to a wide variety of cartridges.
Alternatives
SOtM's broader digital source catalogue offers natural companion components sharing similar compact chassis dimensions.
Key specs that matter
One single-ended input is provided. MC current-sensing input impedance offers a comprehensive four steps - 15, 20, 100 or 500 ohms - while MM input impedance is the standard 47,000 ohms. Gain offers four steps - 40, 50, 60 or 70dB - a comprehensive range covering a wide variety of cartridge output levels. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. At a remarkably compact 106 x 48 x 245mm and 1.5kg, the sPQ-100 maintains a space-efficient phono preamplifier chassis.
Sound and use context
Expect clean, accurate RIAA equalisation reflecting SOtM's considered engineering approach, combined with comprehensive four-step impedance and gain adjustment covering a broad variety of moving-coil and moving-magnet cartridges.
Pairing
The four-step impedance and gain adjustment lets a listener precisely match this phono stage to a wide variety of cartridges.
Alternatives
SOtM's broader digital source catalogue offers natural companion components sharing similar compact chassis dimensions.
Specifications
Model name
sPQ-100
Inputs (balanced)
N/A
Inputs (single-ended)
1
MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
MM/MC voltage input impedance (Ω)
MC: 15, 20, 100, 500, MM: 47 000
Output impedance (Ω)
N/A
Gain (dB)
40, 50, 60, 70
Playback EQ curves accuracy (dB)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
106 x 48 x 245
Weight (kg)
1.5
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