The Reference Phono 10 embodies everything we know about phono playback, and incorporates many of the insights gained in the development of the Reference Anniversary and Reference 10 line-stage preamplifiers. The Reference Phono 10 is a true dual-mono design with totally separate signal paths for each channel, from the dual-mono power supply forward.
Technical specifications
Frequency Response: ± .2dB of RIAA, 10Hz to 60kHz; 3dB points below 0.3Hz and above 300kHz.
Distortion: Less than .002% at 1.0V RMS 1kHz output.
Gain: Selectable 51dB (Low), 74dB (High) at1kHz BAL; 45dB (Low), 68dB (High) at1kHz SE. (MC & MM compatible).
Buttons: Front (2) Power, Mute
Input Impedance: 47K ohms and 100pF SE. Selectable loads: 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 ohms and Custom.
Phono Equalization: Selectable) RIAA, Columbia, Decca.
Output Polarity: Non inverting.
Output Impedance: 200 ohms SE, 400 ohms balanced. Recommended load 50K-100K ohms and 100pF. (10K ohms minimum and 2000pF maximum.)
Maximum Input: 250mV RMS at 1kHz (680 mV RMS at10kHz).
Rated Outputs: 0.5V RMS 10Hz to 20kHz, 100K ohm load (output capability is 80V RMS BAL output at 1/2% THD at1kHz, 40V SE.)
Power Supplies: Electronically regulated low and high voltage supplies. Automatic 40 sec. warm-up/brown-out mute. Line regulation better than .01%.
Noise: 0.22uV equivalent input noise, IHF weighted, shorted(Low Gain) input (73 dB below 1mV 1kHz input). 0.055uV equivalent input noise (High Gain) (65dB below 0.1mV 1kHz input)
Tube Complement: (8)-6H30P dual triodes, plus (2 each) 6550C and 6H30P in power supply.
Power Requirements: 100-135VAC 60Hz (200-270VAC 50/60Hz) 235 watts maximum. Standby: 0.8 watts.
Dimensions: Width 19” (48 cm); Height 7” (17.8 cm) (standard rack panel)