PhonoStage

About the PhonoStage

The Quicksilver PhonoStage is a high-performance, all-tube phono preamplifier designed to deliver accurate and faithful sound reproduction from vinyl records. It features high gain (47 dB at 1 kHz), low distortion, and low output impedance, with both active and passive RIAA equalization. The input impedance is 47k ohms, and the input capacitance is internally switchable to match various cartridges. The power supply includes two chokes and five stages of filtering to ensure clean power delivery. The circuit uses three 12AX7 tubes with no transistors, emphasizing simplicity and purity in sound. It weighs 12 lbs and measures 3" high, 9.5" deep, and 15" wide. The unit comes with a 3-year parts and labor warranty and 90 days on tubes. It is The Quicksilver PhonoStage is praised for its lush midrange, clean highs, authoritative bass, and overall natural and uncolored sound signature, making it suitable for a wide range of musical genres.