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Basic V2

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Visually inspired by the legendary absolute phono, the basic V2 combines audiophile technology with the established analogue expertise of clearaudio.

Weight

Approx. 1.2 kg
(preamplifier + power supply)

Dimensions

Preamplifier
Width: 118 mm
Depth: 145 mm
(158 with RCA)
Height: 42 mm

Material/Colour

Silver & Black

Milled solid aluminium

The housing is milled from high-quality solid aluminium and is available anodised in silver or black. A discreet power switch on the top is the only visible control element.

Compact clearaudio basic V2 phono preamp in black, shown in an oblique view from the front against a white background with a slight reflection.

The clearaudio basic V2 phono preamp for MM and MC operation.

For MM and MC

A switch on the underside allows you to select between Moving Magnet and Moving Coil operation. Thanks to cartridge adaptation in active MC mode, the basic V2 is compatible with most demanding MC systems without further adjustment.

Rear view of the black enclosure of the clearaudio basic V2, featuring four gold-plated RCA connectors, a ground terminal (GND), and the inscription “made in Germany.”

Gold-plated RCA connectors for interference-free signal transmission.

Low-interference signal routing

Gold-plated RCA inputs and outputs ensure high-quality, low-interference signal transmission. In addition, the basic V2 features a switchable subsonic filter that suppresses extremely low, potentially disruptive frequencies in both MM and MC operation.

Precise equalisation.

RIAA equalisation accuracy is significantly better than 0.1 decibels. The basic V2 thus combines high everyday practicality with detailed and authentic analogue reproduction.

Specifications

Technical Data – Basic V2

MODE:	MM / MC switchable (on underside) Subsonic filter switchable (on underside) 20 Hz (-18 dB / Oct.; for each channel)
GAIN AT 1 KHZ:	+ 46 dB (MM operation) + 66 dB (MC operation)
INPUT IMPEDANCE:	47 kΩ / 270 pF (MM operation) 500 Ω / 270 pF (MC operation)
RIAA ACCURACY:	± 0.1 dB
HARMONIC DISTORTION:	< 0.002 % (IEC A)
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO:	– 72 dB (MM operation) – 67 dB (MC operation)
OVERLOAD MARGIN:	+ 20 dB
MAXIMUM OUTPUT VOLTAGE:	> 10 V (at 1 kHz)
RECORDING CHARACTERISTIC EQUALISATION:	75 μs / 318 μs / 3180 μs, 2 passive filters
CHANNEL SEPARATION:	> 90 dB (at 1 kHz)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:	10 Ω
INPUTS:	unbalanced (RCA)
OUTPUTS:	unbalanced (RCA)
POWER CONSUMPTION:	Max. power consumption in operation: 3 watts Standby mode: <0.3 watts
POWER SUPPLY:	± 18 V DC (external plug-in power supply; 1.4 m cable length)
WEIGHT:	approx. 1.2 kg (preamplifier and power supply)
DIMENSIONS (W/D/H):	approx. 118 × 145 (158 with RCA) × 42 mm
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY:	3 years* * Upon return of the completed warranty card to clearaudio within 14 days of purchase.