Vincent PHO-701

Vincent audio’s two chassis pho 701 mm/mc phono preampimproves upon the best selling pho 700 with two great new features. First, itoffers a usb output, allowing you to archive your vinyl tracks to your computerusing easily available software you’ll find on the web, including free audacitysoftware. The second brand new feature is the ability to fine tune the pho 701to a wide range of phono cartridges via dip switches on the bottom. With theseswitches, you can easily adjust the input capacitance and input impedance. Thepho 701 puts its power supply in a completely separate chassis for pristinesignal quality. It will reward you with an amazing vinyl experience. Separatecases for audio and power supply circuitry help isolate the signal chain fromac distortion and interference. The pho 701 performs its riaa correction withhigh precision for ultra low distortion and uses the highest quality audiophileparts, inside and out. It has a single phono input, which can be switched toaccommodate low output mc cartridges or mm/high output mc cartridges. Vincenthas deliberately omitted the typical 'wall art' ac power adapter, opting for aspecially designed and highly developed outboard power supply instead. Feelingis believing. The power unit has impressive heft when held in the hand and testifies to the quality of the transformer, metal chassis, shielding, and other components. This no compromise approach to power helps the pho 701 to achieve its low noise performance. The pho 701 uses the same power supply that is already employed to great advantage in vincent's critically acclaimed pho 8phono preamplifier. It is connected to the separate chassis audio circuitry using a nine pin din cable. The voltage is highly regulated and filtered, so that the ripple and hum found in unconditioned ac power right out of the wall will not reach the phono section. The delicate audio circuitry only receives clean power.