Rega Fono MM MK3 Phono Stage Black

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They are designed by some of the most passionate and experienced analog audio engineers in the industry (important!) That isn’t to say the Zen Phono is overly clinical –it will embrace the warmth and character it is offered from your turntable –but it isn’t adding anything to the sound, merely polishing each note to the best of its ability. The Cambridge Solo for me stood out the least - closer to the Rega in terms of sound but is no match for its presence and its soundstage. Sound was composed and felt very natural, but vocals felt a bit buried in the mix and the whole thing felt a little bit unexciting. In addition, there are several other options that do not have the ability to adjust but can also be fine for me:

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The amount and complexity of the electronic components that are needed to make a phono preamp is not overwhelming either. It is quite basic. The important thing is that a few key components are of high quality. s phono stage has Yamaha's natural sound, sparkling and comparing to Mani; Mani has more bass yet 2100's is more detailed and uses the advantage of not getting connected via interconnects (silent). This specification provides a practical difference between the input and output audio signals in percentage. Therefore, be ready to handle a little mathematical calculation. Bear in mind that the lower the difference percentage, the better the sound quality. What Hi-Fi?, founded in 1976, is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home entertainment products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the very best for your money, with our advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies. Everything is tested by our dedicated team of in-house reviewers in our custom-built test rooms in London, Reading and Bath. Our coveted five-star rating and Awards are recognised all over the world as the ultimate seal of approval, so you can buy with absolute confidence. There is a compromise here, though. With all this focus on clarity and detail, the iFi loses a little of the rhythmic and dynamic sense we’d expect from a five-star product. While the texture and timbre of an instrument is interesting in itself, it needs timing and expression to be music.

Additionally, the build is plastic but has protective internal metal shielding against breaking from falls. Performance If you find the appearance basic, the performance is going to blow your mind. Among its winning talents is the well-timing. Fono Mini A2D enhances music with passion and properly aligns beats making it unbeatable by its competition. Hi Dan – there is no difference, that was my point. We’re talking semantics. I think the term ‘phono preamplifier’ is confusing and you’re making my point for me on that score 🙂 The unbeatable sound from MK3 airs from the speakers with reduced noise floor providing better clarity. Another impressive performance is the expanded dynamic range.

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Very happy with the Fono MkII which I have used with both the Ortofon 2m Bronze and Rega Exact 2 with great results. The thing that’s make life easy for us is that the Rega engineers design three preamps that meet every criteria to be the perfect choice for Rega Planar turntables. My experience with Phono stages are I had Yamaha a-s801 and its phono stage is the weakest link of that amp. I have a Schiit Mani, I auditioned Rega Fono mm mk3 and recently I have been introduced to Yamaha a-s 2100's mm phono stage. Additionally, it offers plenty of low-end that noticeably warm up the performance without becoming invasive or extreme. ProsOverall, 110LP v2 is among the best phono preamps for its uncompetitive price. It dishes out a refined, smooth, and fluid sound with a satisfying punch. Pros Given our only minor qualm with its predecessor was that some competitors offered a little more in the way of absolute detail – though none performing so charmingly across the board – in theory, the Fono MM has now boarded up the only remaining possible weakness in the defence of its title. If you’re building a top-end budget analogue system and have a To Do shopping list? You don’t have to look to the heavens for guidance on the phono amplifier selection, just the Moon. Ripping vinyl with this preamp is effortless because any digital editor can use it. This makes the fine Audacity software very flexible instead of a controlled self-designed program. Performance