IN THE GROOVE - Made in Italy (Special Order Only)

MM/MC Phono Stage

Overview

This solid-state phonostage features passive RIAA preamplification, an external PSU, and settings for impedance, capacitance, and gain

Completely developed in-house by Pathos in Italy, the In The Groove has a linear power supply in separate housing for the lowest possible noise floor. Impedance and capacitance can be set with knobs on the front panel, and a gain setting is available on the rear. The In The Groove offers balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA outputs.

Entirely handmade in Italy.

Specifications

• Frequency response: RIAA ± 0.2 dB
• THD: 0.04% @1 V RMS , 1 kHz
• Gain: 62dB, 56dB, 50dB, 43dB
• Input impedance: Selectable in 6 settings of resistance and 6 settings of capacitance
• Max output level: 5.5 V RMS unbalanced, 5.5+5.5 V RMS balanced
• Analog output: 1 x balanced XLR, 1 x RCA
• Output impedance: 75 ohm unbalanced, 40 ohm balanced
• Power consumption: 10 W max,  <0.5 W standby mode
• Dimensions
• Preamplifier: 10.2" (D) x 7.87" (W) x 2.75" (H)
• Power supply: 9" (D) x 2.36" (W) x 2.75" (H)
• Weight (preamplifier, power supply): 5 lb (2.3 kg), 2.64 lb (1.2 kg)