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Statement Phono

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The statement phono is an uncompromising phono preamplifier for the highest analogue demands. It reproduces sounds from the deepest bass to the highest treble as they sound in reality – without removing anything or adding anything.

Weight

Preamplifier:
approx. 12 kg

Power supply:
approx. 22 kg

Output voltage

> 12V

Dimensions

Preamplifier
Width: 435 mm
Depth: 350 mm
Height: 100 mm

Power supply
Width: 435 mm
Depth: 350 mm
Height: 100 mm

Material/Colour

Aluminium

Pure music reproduction.

The statement phono is committed to the ideal of unadulterated music reproduction. From the foundation of a grand piano to the piccolo of a church organ, it preserves musical information with exceptional precision.

A two-piece, silver clearaudio statement phono audio system comprising a preamplifier and a battery-powered power supply, dramatically staged against a black background.

The clearaudio statement phono, featuring carefully selected high-end capacitors.

Selected components

Silver mica capacitors ensure loss-free signal transmission. Only particularly low-noise resistors and carefully selected capacitors are used on the circuit boards of this phono amplifier.

The clearaudio statement phono, featuring carefully selected high-end capacitors.

Connection for important sound sources

With two phono inputs and two additional analogue inputs, the statement phono enables the connection and volume control of all important sound sources.

The clearaudio statement phono, featuring carefully selected high-end capacitors.

External battery power supply

An external battery power supply is used for power delivery. This effectively keeps interference from the mains away from the signal path.

Freely adjustable equalisation.

With switchable input impedances and freely adjustable equalisation curves, the statement phono is aimed at experienced analogue enthusiasts who want to extract the sonic optimum from their vinyl records. This sound laboratory in miniature format is unique in the analogue world.

Specifications

Technical data – statement phono

MODE:	MM / MC switchable Subsonic filter switchable
GAIN AT 1 kHz:	+ 34 dB (MM operation) + 54 dB (MC operation)
INPUT IMPEDANCE:	47 kΩ (MM operation) 25 Ω – 10 kΩ (MC operation)
RIAA ACCURACY:	± 0.05 dB / 20 – 100 kHz
DISTORTION:	5 mV / 1 kHz / +50 dB: < 0.0035 % 0.5 mV / 1 kHz / +70 dB: < 0.0015 %
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO:	5 mV / 1 kHz / +50 dB: -82 dB / -90 dB (A) 0.5 mV / 1 kHz / +70 dB: -72 dB / -80 dB (A)
OVERLOAD MARGIN:	+ 25 dB
MAXIMUM OUTPUT VOLTAGE:	> 12 V
CUTTING CHARACTERISTIC EQUALISATION:	75 μs / 318 μs / 3180 μs, 2 passive filters
CHANNEL SEPARATION:	> 80 dB (@ 1 kHz)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:	10 Ω
INPUTS:	Phono 1: balanced XLR (rear) Phono 2: unbalanced RCA (rear) Line 1: balanced XLR (rear) Line 2: unbalanced RCA (rear) AUX: 3.5 mm jack (front)
OUTPUTS:	unbalanced (RCA) balanced (XLR) Headphone output (jack: 6.3 mm)
POWER CONSUMPTION:	Max. power consumption: 200 watts In operation: 50 – 100 watts Standby mode: < 0.5 watts Switched off: 0.0 watts
POWER SUPPLY:	Fully balanced battery power supply
MAINS VOLTAGE / CHANNEL:	2 × 2 × 22 V / 1 A
BATTERY CAPACITY / CHANNEL:	2 × 18 V / 3.2 Ah
WEIGHT PREAMPLIFIER:	approx. 12 kg
WEIGHT POWER SUPPLY:	approx. 22 kg
DIMENSIONS PREAMPLIFIER (W/D/H):	approx. 435 × 350 × 100 mm
DIMENSIONS POWER SUPPLY (W/D/H):	approx. 435 × 350 × 100 mm
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY:	5 years* * Upon return of the completed warranty card to clearaudio within 14 days of purchase.