With output variances in the multitude of phono cartridges available to the audio enthusiast as well
as the variety of input variances seen in the front end of amplifiers and preamplifiers for use with
MM and MC cartridges, most of the time the cartridge used is not matched to the amplifier. This
creates a less than pristine performance of the vinyl. The higher definition of the total end to end
system, the more noticeable the mismatch. Dared has developed a professional high end and fully
user adjustable front panel accessible phono preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges.

First and foremost, the capacitance of the input of the amplifier should more or less match the value
of the cartridge. The higher the capacitive value of the input of the phono stage, the duller the
sound will be. As a result, a mismatch between the capacitance output of the phono cartridge and
the amplifier's input may result in either a dark dull sound or overly bright an distorted sound and
signal. Added, the quality of the cable between the cartridge and the phono stage also comes into
play.

Characteristic:

-Two sets of RCA Gold Plated Inputs (MM & MC)

-Front panel cartridge loading

-One sets of RCA Main Gold Plated Outputs

-Capacitive loading (6 settings)

-Adjustable Gain (0dB, -3dB, -6dB, -9dB, -12dB, -15dB, -18dB)

-Resistive loading (6 settings)

Specifications:

．Power Supply Input: 50W

．Voltage Range: 100-120V, 220-240V

．Max. Current Draw Indicated: 50W

．Power Consumption: 50W

．Distortion Spec.: 0.07% (1kHz)

．Tube compliment: (1)ECC85(6N1) (2)12AX7

．Inputs: one pair MC (RCA); one pair MM (RCA)

．Outputs: one pair RCA outs

．MC gain: max. 63dB (adjustable to 66dB and 60dB)

．MM Capacitive Loading: 10pF, 20pF, 47pF, 100pF

．MM Resistive Loading: 47K fixed

．MC Resistive Loading: adjustable 20ohms, 50ohms, 75ohms, 100ohms, 200ohms, 500ohms

．Frequency Response: 10Hz – 25kHz (±2dB)

．Power sequence: Mute delay power up sequence with soft start for improved tube life

．Dimensions: 380x280x125mm / 14.96”x11.02”x4.92” (WxDxH)

．Weight: 8kg / 17.64lbs