The Hegel V10 Phono Preamp utilizes custom discrete JFET transistor circuitry and a dual-compartment chassis to deliver a 2Hz to 20kHz frequency response across moving magnet and moving coil cartridges. As one of the most versatile phono preamps in modern high-fidelity audio, this dedicated phono stage amplifies micro-level cartridge signals with pristine accuracy, letting you hear the dynamic depth, subtle room acoustics, and pure tonal character hidden inside your favourite vinyl records.Isolated Dual-Chassis Architecture:Sensitive phono signals are vulnerable to electrical hum and radio interference. To eliminate noise before it reaches your speakers, the unit divides its solid aluminum chassis into two physically isolated chambers. The delicate amplification circuitry sits completely separated from power connections, paired with an external linear power supply and custom E-core transformer to maintain an ultra-quiet background for your music.Tailored Cartridge Synergy:Every turntable cartridge requires precise electrical loading to perform at its peak. With flexible rear-panel adjustments, you can set moving magnet capacitance from 100pF to 467pF and configure moving coil load impedance from 33 to 550 ohms. Selectable gain settings up to 72dB ensure balanced playback levels across balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs, while an integrated subsonic filter cuts out low-frequency record rumble without compromising bass weight.Authorized Dealer:We are an authorized dealer for Hegel. Purchasing from an authorized dealer ensures you receive full manufacturer warranty coverage along with dedicated support from audio specialists committed to helping you build the ideal analogue playback system.Key Features & Listener Benefits: Discrete JFET Input Stage: Lowers the noise floor to absolute silence so every vocal texture and instrument note emerges with crisp clarity. Dual-Chamber Aluminum Housing: Blocks external radio frequency interference and power supply noise from colouring the delicate phono signal. Balanced XLR and RCA Connections: Provides gold-plated output options to integrate directly into reference preamplifiers and power amplifiers. Customizable MM and MC Settings: Allows precise impedance and capacitance tuning to extract maximum detail and tonal balance from any cartridge design. Switchable Subsonic Filter: Removes low-frequency warps and turntable rumble below 20Hz to protect your amplifier and loudspeakers. Technical Specifications: Amplifier Topology: Discrete JFET transistor input stage for MM and MC RIAA Accuracy: +/- 0.2dB (20Hz – 20kHz) Frequency Response: 2Hz – 20kHz Gain (XLR Output - MM): 40dB / 45dB / 50dB / 52dB Gain (XLR Output - MC): 60dB / 65dB / 70dB / 72dB Gain (RCA Output - MM): 34dB / 39dB / 44dB / 46dB Gain (RCA Output - MC): 54dB / 59dB / 64dB / 66dB MC Load Impedance: Adjustable between 33 and 550 ohms / 47k ohms MM Load Capacitance: 100pF / 147pF / 220pF / 247pF / 320pF / 420pF / 467pF @ 47k ohms Subsonic Filter: Switchable on / off (-3dB at 20Hz, -18dB/octave) Output Noise: -84dB MM, -81dB MC (A-weighted ref: 0dBV) Channel Crosstalk: -84dB @ 1kHz 0dBV Distortion (THD) MM: < 0.005% @ 1kHz 0dBV Distortion (THD) MC: < 0.009% @ 1kHz 0dBV Output Impedance: 200 ohms (XLR / RCA) Inputs: 1 x unbalanced RCA (MM), 1 x unbalanced RCA (MC) Outputs: 1 x balanced XLR fixed, 1 x unbalanced RCA fixed Dimensions (H x W x D): 6cm x 21cm x 28cm (2.4" x 8.3" x 11") Weight: 2.2kg (4.9 lbs)
