Art Audio Vinyl One Copper

About the Art Audio Vinyl One Copper

The Art Audio Vinyl One Copper Reference Phono Stage is a high-end valve phono preamplifier made to order in the UK, typically delivered within 4-6 weeks. It supports both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, providing 50dB gain for MM and an additional 20dB for MC. The design is class-A and phase-correct, utilizing a single 12AX7 tube per channel, one 12AX7 as a cathode follower, and a 6FQ7 tube in the power supply. The input impedance is 100 ohms with a sensitivity of 2.25mV. Frequency response is rated at 20Hz - 20kHz ±1dB for MM and 10Hz - 20kHz for MC. The unit measures 18"W x 4"H x 10"D and is wired exclusively with continuous cast copper, incorporating Art Audio's Silver Foil Coupling Capacitors and enhanced power supply with non-electrolytic capacitors across the filter caps. Customizations such as adding a volume control are available upon request. The phono stage is praised for its musicality, tonal accuracy, and ability to reveal subtle nuances in music, making it a highly regarded component among audiophiles.