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Specification

Nominal Input sensitivity: 2 mV rms

Maximum input: 45 mV rms (preferred maximum 10mV)

Nominal output: 240 mV rms (for 2mV input)

Maximum output: 5.3 V rms

Gain: 41.5 dB (119 V/V)

Input resistance: 47 k Ohms

Input capacitance: 100 pF

Output will drive: >1.5k Ohms (600 Ohms down to 27Hz)

Noise: -74 dB CCIR q-pk 20Hz - 20kHz

Distortion: 0.02%

RIAA accuracy: 0.5 dB

Frequency response: 10Hz - 150kHz

Channel balance: 0.2 dB

Channel separation: 64 dB

Size: (excluding connectors, approx.) 76 (w) x 76 (h) x 105 (d) mm

Rather than changing a good design, we have built on its strengths through our component investigation program (thanks in part to the strict new European RoHS requirements). We're now building the Gram Amp 2 Special Edition with made-to-order niche audio components from manufacturers known for their high standards.

By making it fixed gain for Moving Magnet and High Output Moving Coil cartridges it does not suffer the MM versus MC equalisation conflicts that often leads to compromise on sound quality in a one-box-does-all design at this price level

It shares the fast RIAA EQ network components we use in the Era Gold V, plus the low frequency stabilisation techniques we use throughout the phono preamplifier range. It holds on tight to the music's tempo and has a seamless and accurate frequency range.

Dynamically (with a range of 90dB plus) it can effortlessly jump between the extremes of loud and soft passages while maintaining a believable stereo image and the full timbre of voices and instruments.

Like the lower cost Gram Amp 2 Communicator, the upgrade to a PSU1-24 from the supplied plug-top power supply is noticeable as the stage then focuses in on exciting new detail.

It will last through numerous system upgrades, delivering something new with each system improvement.