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Clearaudio Balance Reference Phono Stage

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$9939.3 $14199 In stock

Category: Cat_All Hi-Fi

One device containing two full-fledged symmetrical phono preamplifiers

The new balance reference phono was developed especially for the phono enthusiast, featuring completely independent phono inputs for connecting moving coil and moving magnet phono cartridges. It provides total freedom in selecting balanced (XLR) or single-ended (RCA) inputs and outputs with the total flexibility of adjusting the input impedance for most cartridges.

The sophisticated volume and input circuitry are accessible with the supplied remote control. The high-performance design provides 2 headphone connections. A dual-mono power supply housed in its own dedicated aluminium chassis assures the highest sound quality.

The balance reference phono is truly a world-class phono stage for analog aficionados.



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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Penelope F. ★★★★★

Running two separate turntables into the balanced inputs is seamless, and the noise floor dropped dramatically compared to my old single-input unit. I can finally hear the full depth of my vinyl collection without any hum.

Andrew ★★★★★

Finally got this set up with my second tonearm and the separation between the two fully independent phono inputs is incredible—no crosstalk whatsoever. The build quality feels substantial and the noise floor is black, exactly what I wanted for my vinyl setup.

Emily ★★★★★

I needed a phono stage that could handle both my moving coil and moving magnet carts without swapping cables, and the independent symmetrical inputs make switching completely seamless. The dead-quiet background really lets the music breathe, even with lower output cartridges.