Clearaudio Smart Phono v2 phono preamplifier
A light 620-gram phonostage that seduced the worldwide audio press. The only thing that is 'entry level' about this product is its price.
A minimalist aluminium housing that contains one of the best sounding phonostages in its market. Up to 54 decibels gain at one kilohertz and an extremely linear frequency response deliver unprecedented quality at this price point. For MM and MC cartridges there are two separate circuit designs using SMD technology, which are selected by a slide switch on the underside.
The smart phono headphone V2 additionally contains a powerful headphone amplifier within the solid aluminium housing for private listening at the highest fidelity.
Specification | Detail |
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Modes | MM / MC (switchable by jumpers on the bottom) |
Subsonic Filter | Switchable by jumpers on the bottom |
Amplification / Gain | MM: 34 dB MC: 54 dB |
Input Load | MC mode: 50 Ω, 100 Ω, 500 Ω, 1 kΩ, 5 kΩ with 150 pF, 250 pF, 400 pF MM mode: 47 kΩ with 150 pF, 250 pF, 400 pF |
RIAA Accuracy | ± 0.3 dB (10 Hz ‒ 100 kHz) |
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) | < 0.004% (MC “A” @ 1 kHz / -1 dB at maximum output) |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | MM: 85 dB (A) MC: 72 dB (A) |
Headroom (MC mode) | 18 dB (when gain control is at max) |
Maximum Output Voltage | 10 V eff (@ 1 kHz) |
Channel Separation | > 90 dB @ 1 kHz |
Output Impedance | 75 Ω |
Inputs | Unbalanced (RCA) |
Outputs | Unbalanced (RCA); optional headphone output (3.5 mm jack – in headphone version) |
Power Consumption | Max: 2.7 W in operation Off mode: 0.0 W |
Power Supply | External ±18 V DC / 300 mA |
Weight (incl. power supply) | Approx. 620 g |
Dimensions (W × D × H) | Approx. 95 × 125 × 34 mm |
Material / Finish | Aluminium |
Warranty | 3 years |