Rega Fono MC MK4 Phono Preamplifier
Size isn't everything! The Rega Fono MC MK5 is a high quality Phono Preamp that works an absolute treat with Rega Moving Coil cartridges yet has the flexibility to play nicely with almost any MC cartridge out there.
The Fono MC is an exceptionally high quality MC phono stage designed to maximise the potential of any MC cartridge. Although specifically designed to complement the latest Rega range of moving coils you will find full adjustability for loading is available via dip switches conveniently located on the rear panel with two different gain settings making the Fono MC compatible with most low output MC cartridges. The Fono MC has been designed to be effective, easy to use, and above all, to reproduce music.
Technically Advanced: The new Fono MC circuit resulted from the design work carried out on the Aria phono amplifier and uses the Linear Systems low noise LSK389 FET in an all discrete input stage where low noise and linearity are vitally important to get the best from an MC cartridge. Because of the high input impedance of FETs, the loading effects of the amplifier circuit are minuscule and do not effect the performance of the cartridge.
A MUSE operational amplifier is used in the RIAA equalization amplifier. Polypropylene capacitors have been used in the signal path and in the RIAA equalization circuits. There is selectable input loading for both resistance and capacitance along with two different gain settings located on the back panel making the Fono MC compatible with most low output MC cartridges.
Aesthetically Gifted: The aesthetic design of the Fono MC is as important as the quality of its electrical capabilities, so it benefits from the same aluminium case as the Rega NEO power supply and the Fono MM phono amplifier, giving it a design which offers a familiar feel and moreover brings it in line with its illustrious bigger brothers.
Simple To Use: Your turntable lead (& earth wire if required) simply connects to the left & right RCA inputs on the back panel of the Fono MC & then an RCA interconnect lead connects to a line level input on your amplifier (we recommend the Van den Hul The Name interconnect). The Fono MC is designed to amplify the signal from a moving coil cartridge to a level which can feed into a 200mV line level analogue input on a standard hi-fi amplifier i.e. a CD, Tuner or AUX input.
Note: If you have an integrated amplifier with a built in phono stage, DO NOT connect the Fono MC to this input.
Main Features & Specifications
- Product Description: Phono preamplifier for Moving Coil (MC) cartridges
- Simple connectivity and operation
- Fully adjustable via DIP switches via rear panel
- MUSE operational amplifier used in RIAA equalization amplifer
- Two selectable gain settings
- Default factory settings matched for all Rega MC models
- Latest design custom casework
- Output Impedance: 200Ω
- Recommended Minimum Output Load Resistance: 5K
- Frequency Response (50KΩ output load): 13Hz (-3dB) to 100KHz (-0.3dB)
- RIAA Accuracy (50KΩ output load): Better than +/-0.2dB 100Hz to 100KHz
- Power Requirements: 24V AC at 150mA maximum
- Note: Only use the supplied Rega PS1 Power Supply
- Load Settings For Adjustable MC Stages
- Input Sensitivity (for 200 mV Output): 4 off = 133 uV / 4 on = 67 uV
- Input Loading Resistance: 1 & 2 off = 400 Ω / 1 on = 100 Ω / 2 on = 150 Ω / 1 & 2 on = 70 Ω
- Input Loading Capacitance: 3 off = 1000 pF / 3 on = 4300 pF / Gain (at 1 kHz) / 4 off = 63.5 dB / 4 on = 69.5 dB
- Maximum Input Level: (at 1 kHz)4 off = 6.7 mV / 4 on = 3.4 mV
- Factory Settings for all Rega MC cartridges: Impedance 100 Ω / Capacitance 1000 pF / Gain Setting High
- Finish: Black
- Input/Output Terminals: RCA
- Interconnect Cable: Not supplied, see below for recommendations
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 3 Years
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Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE