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Smart Phono V2 & Smart Phono Headphone V2

The smart phono V2 delivers powerful sound in a compact aluminium housing. With up to 54 decibels of gain at one kilohertz and an extremely linear frequency response, it demonstrates just how much phono performance is achievable in the entry-level class.
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Weight

Approx. 620 g
(preamplifier and power supply)

Max. output voltage

10 V RMS (@ 1 kHz)

Dimensions

Width: 95 mm
Depth: 125 mm
Height: 34 mm

Material/Colour

Aluminium

Content

For MM and MC

Two separate circuit designs in SMD technology are available for moving magnet and moving coil cartridges. Selection is conveniently made via a slide switch on the underside of the unit.

A minimalist, silver aluminium casing of the clearaudio smart phono V2 phono stage, viewed from above at an angle against a white, reflective background.
A minimalist, silver aluminium casing of the clearaudio smart phono V2 phono stage, viewed from above at an angle against a white, reflective background.
The compact clearaudio smart phono V2 in a solid aluminium housing.

Compact and solid

At around 620 grams including power supply, the smart phono V2 remains pleasantly compact, yet features a high-quality, minimalist aluminium housing.

Silver clearaudio smart phono headphone V2 phono preamplifier with a clearly visible headphone jack on the front, set against a white background.
Silver clearaudio smart phono headphone V2 phono preamplifier with a clearly visible headphone jack on the front, set against a white background.
The clearaudio smart phono headphone V2 with a front-mounted headphone socket.

With headphone output

The smart phono headphone V2 complements the solid aluminium housing with a powerful headphone output for undisturbed listening pleasure.

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Specifications

MODE:
  • MM / MC switchable with jumper (on underside)
  • Subsonic filter switchable with jumper (on underside)
GAIN AT 1 kHz:
  • 34 dB (MM mode)
  • 54 dB (MC mode)
INPUT IMPEDANCE:
  • 50 Ω, 100 Ω, 500 Ω, 1 kΩ,
  • 5 kΩ / 150 pF, 250 pF, 400 pF (MC mode)
  • 47 kΩ / 150 pF, 250 pF, 400 pF (MM mode)
RIAA ACCURACY:

± 0.3 dB @ 10 Hz – 100 kHz
DISTORTION:

< 0.004 % MC (“A” @ 1 kHz / -1 dB @ MAX)
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO:
  • 85 dB (A) (MM mode)
  • 72 dB (A) (MC mode)
OVERLOAD MARGIN:

18 dB / MC (Gain Control on MAX)
MAXIMUM OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 10 V RMS (1 kHz)
RECORDING CHARACTERISTIC EQUALISATION:

According to RIAA (time const.: 75 μs / 318 μs / 3180 μs)
CHANNEL SEPARATION: > 90 dB @ 1 kHz, opposite channel short-circuited
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 75 Ω
INPUTS: unbalanced (RCA)
OUTPUTS:
  • unbalanced (RCA)
  • optional headphone output (jack: 3.5 mm)
POWER CONSUMPTION:
  • Max. power consumption: 2.7 watts
  • In operation: 2.7 watts
  • Switched off: 0.0 watts
POWER SUPPLY: ± 18 V DC / 300 mA (external plug-in power supply, plastic housing)
WEIGHT: approx. 620 g (preamplifier and power supply)
DIMENSIONS (W/D/H): approx. 95 × 125 × 34 mm
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY:

3 years*
* Upon return of the completed warranty card to clearaudio within 14 days of purchase.

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