INTRODUCING THE PhonOh! 756
ClarityCap high quality audio grade
polypropylene film capacitors for
output signal coupling.
Multi-Parallelled 1% metal film resistors
and Wima polypropylene film capacitors
for impressive RIAA response accuracy.
Ultralow-noise input stage
1.1 nV√Hz @ 1kHz
Optional Sub-sonic filter
with rear panel enable/disable switch.
Also known as infrasonic or rumble filter.
Selectable resistive & capacitive
loading options and gain settings.
MM: 40dB
MC: 55dB
Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil
(MC) phono stage.
A musicality first design approach,
using quality components throughout.
Printed circuit board (PCB) has
double thickness copper, wider
tracks and large ground planes
to reduce impedance, improve
conductivity and reduce noise.
Auto-Mute at power-on and shutdown.
Output relay mutes for 6 seconds on
power-up from cold.
Socketed Op-Amp for future Upgrade
potential. Choose main stage operational
amplifier chip to suit your tastes.
Hint: Discrete modules like the SparkoS
SS3602 recommended.
Flexible mounting possibilities: Upcycle an old
Cambridge Audio phono stage in 10 minutes, or
build into any chassis you choose.
PhonOh!756
Designed for high-end sound
“Designed in-house by maudifi, the PhonOh! 756 phono stage is an affordable high-end audio pre-amplifier for vinyl playback. It has switchable moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) inputs with loading and gain settings configurable through piano switches. It is a musicality first design using quality components throughout and it has the smooth, open, spacious and detailed soundstage maudifi is known for.”
Features
- Musicality first design approach, using quality components throughout.
- Wima and ClarityCap audio grade polypropylene film capacitors.
- Ultralow-noise input stage
- Multi-Parallelled components for impressive RIAA response accuracy.
- Selectable resistive & capacitive loading
- Selectable gain for moving magnet OR moving coil cartridges
- Auto-Mute at power-on and shutdown.
- Future Upgrade potential via op-amp socket
- Optional Sub-sonic filter
Affordable High-End Audio
Due to a careful musicality first design and use of high quality electronic components from leading manufacturers, maudifi brings immersive listening experiences to your home audio / hi-fi set-up.
Adopting a DIY upgrade / upcycling approach allows us to bring high-end audio performance to you at highly competitive prices.
The PhonOh!756 is the first product to allow you to easily upcycle an old phono stage in around 10 minutes.
PhonOh! 756
Cartridge Types
MM or MC
GAIN @ 1kHz
MM: 40dB, MC: 55dB
Input Impedance
MM: 47kΩ, MC: 100Ω
Ultralow Input noise
1.1 nV√Hz @ 1kHz
Capacitor loading
nil, 150pF, 220pF, 370pF
Power Supply
12Vac, 500mA
Dimensions
207 x 128 x 30 mm (8.15″ x 5.04″ x 1.2″)
Subsonic Filter
Optional
Reviews
Er… WOW!
The Stage 2 for the 540P was fantastic, but A/B testing against the PhonOh! shows the former mod was a touch too sparkly. Whereas the PhonOh! has it perfect.
Instrument separation, space, placement, nothing overpowering whatever the focus should be. I can't fault it so far. Tomorrow I will get a bit more rock and metal to see what it brings to the party, but overall, Its been running 5 hours now and I love it!
... it opens up the soundstage beautifully, giving every band member a distinct place to play and vocalists have freedom to sing haunting harmonies and emotional solos. It boosts the potential of the overall production, so that everything moves and flows pleasingly where it should, but without adding in any potential undesired coloration. This is another win for the audio community and I highly recommend this preamp.
Immediately the music sounded crisper, more dynamic, present... Elements of songs (Spirit of Radio) that I had never noticed before were suddenly present and part of the mix. Another song that had an undampened bass drum in the intro really allowed the space of the room to be heard from the ambient recording.
Probably the most telling thing I can say though is that my wife (who does not normally notice the upgrades) noticed the difference between the 551p and the maudifi PhonOh!756 saying that it is a lot crisper and more detailed.
Also, I love the PhonOh! name.
the new PhonOh!756 phono stage
