Discrete Circuitry

A discrete circuit is composed of electronic components which are disparate, individual devices, also called discrete components. These can be “passive” components, like resistors, capacitors and inductors, as well as “active” components, which in our case are transistors. The opposite to this would be an integrated circuit, which uses operational amplifiers (Op-Amps) in the signal chain. Countless hours of listening tests and years of experience have shown us that even the very best Op-Amps do not tend to be so neutral, natural, dynamic or vivid. Standard phono pre-amplifiers with integrated circuits have a few tens or hundreds of components, but discrete designs will employ hundreds or thousands of components by comparison. That makes for an extended and more costly design process, but results in the best sound for your money.

Features

• MM & MC capable
• Fully balanced, true dual mono design
• Fully discrete hardware design - NO Op-amps!
• Fully passive RIAA & DECCA equalisation
• Balanced XLR & unbalanced RCA In & Outputs
• Unique continously variable input impedance loading and channel balance control to match every cartridge to
• 100% (adjustment even while playing)
• Superior low noise / low distortion
• Metal casing protects against vibration and interference
• Available in silver or black