van den Hul The Grail SE+ Phono Stage

Here's a nice unit of this unique and rare phono stage from cartridge master Van den Hul! Unit in perfect condition, 9/10, no marks or blemishes.

This is the SE+ version, with two upgraded outboard power supplies. It comes with the manual and the original flight case, but unfortunately we do not have original packaging for the power supplies. One will be provided, of course, and we always ship fully insured. We're including two Van den Hul power cords.

This particular unit is also capable of "mixed mode" use, which means you can have RCA input and XLR output, and vice-versa. We've been told most units out there do not have this feature/capability.

It features Automatic Impedance Matching, so no need to be playing "loading games". 

Good, better, best…. The Grail SE+ goes above and beyond every phono preamplifier thanks to among the dual mono power supply. 

The Absolute Sound, March 2020

Among solid-state units, the Grail is distinguished by its sheer dynamic wallop and superbly low noise floor. It will help to goose just about any set of loudspeakers with its unabashed sonic horsepower. The bottom line is that the Grail brought its own set of attributes to the music—dynamic effervescence coupled with a smooth sound. Kudos to A.J. Van den Hul for not resting on his abundant laurels and striving to produce a top-drawer phonostage that exceeds his previous efforts.

Click here for Michael Fremer's review

And here's the manufacturer's page.

Please contact us if you have any questions. This unit is in our Sterling, VA location.