E2 Phono

About the E2 Phono

The Soul Note E2 Phono is an all-in-one phono equalizer designed to support a wide range of phono cartridges including conventional moving-coil (MC), moving-magnet (MM), and DS Audio photoelectric cartridges through a technical collaboration with DigitalStream. It features dedicated non-feedback (non-NFB) phono equalizer circuits optimized for photoelectric cartridges, providing low circuit impedance and exceptional transient response for a vivid and dynamic sound. The unit offers six types of MC load impedance switching and three MM load capacitance settings, allowing precise cartridge matching. It supports 144 different EQ curve variations through independent adjustments of roll-off, turnover frequency, and low limit, enabling faithful playback of vintage records including pre-RIAA standards and early SP records. The E2 uses a powerful 400 VA bifilar wound toroidal transformer and multiple small capacitors with a high-speed non-NFB regulator for detailed and accurate sound reproduction. Additional features include balanced outputs with a fully balanced non-NFB buffer amplifier capable of driving loudspeakers, phase inversion, low gain mode, mono mode, and a degaussing function that also acts as a mute. The chassis emphasizes sound quality without vibration isolation, and the unit weighs approximately 20 kg with dimensions of 430(W) x 160(H) x 410(D) mm. It is available in premium silver or black finishes.