Фонокорректоры — Electrocompaniet ECP 2 MKII

The ECP 2 MKII is a phono preamplifier from Electrocompaniet, built with an exceptionally wide adjustable gain range. Electrocompaniet is a Norwegian manufacturer with a long history in both amplification and source components, generally favouring solid-state circuits with a reputation for a smooth, refined character rather than an aggressively measurement-focused design brief.

Key specs that matter

One single-ended input is provided. Output impedance is 100 ohms single-ended and 200 ohms balanced. Gain is adjustable across 39.8-71.4 dB via RCA and 45.8-76.4 dB via XLR, an exceptionally wide continuously adjustable range that should accommodate cartridges from high-output moving-magnet through to very low-output moving-coil designs within a single unit. Distortion is under 0.003%, a strong figure for a solid-state phono stage. At 470 x 373 x 78 mm and 9 kg it is a substantial, wide chassis, its low-profile proportions consistent with Electrocompaniet's typical industrial design language across much of its electronics range.

Sound and use context

Expect a low-distortion, highly adjustable presentation, with the wide gain range covering cartridges from high-output moving-magnet to low-output moving-coil - a comprehensive single-box solution for a listener who owns or anticipates owning several different cartridges over time.

Pairing

The balanced XLR path offers several dB more gain than the RCA path for the same cartridge, worth using specifically with lower-output moving-coil designs where the extra gain headroom matters most.

Alternatives

Electrocompaniet's broader amplifier range, including its ECI integrated models, forms a natural partner for a system built around this brand, worth pairing together for a coherent Norwegian-engineered signal chain. Electrocompaniet's Norwegian engineering heritage and reputation for a smooth, refined sound rather than an aggressively analytical one should appeal to listeners who have found some more measurement-focused solid-state phono stages a touch clinical for their taste. The exceptionally wide continuously adjustable gain range here removes much of the guesswork involved in matching an unfamiliar cartridge to the correct settings. A brief conversation with an Electrocompaniet dealer about which specific cartridge is intended for use is worth having, since the wide adjustable range benefits most from being dialled in correctly at setup rather than left at a default position.