- Phono Equalizer Amplifier
C3EQM2
- Vacuum tube type phono equalizer amplifier with C3g. Battery-powered and completely isolated from the AC line, the preamplifier amplifies to the required level without adding anything extra.
- Two-stage with C3g
- Large Ni-MH battery powered
- Built-in MC transformer
Features
- Two-stage with C3g
- Equipped with the ultra-reliable C3g, developed by Deutsche Telekom. The thin grid lines and large distance between electrodes enable high linearity amplification. This C3g is soldered directly to the board without a socket to suppress noise generation at the contact point.
- Large Ni-MH battery powered
- Various noises are mixed in the AC line, and current distortion and electromagnetic noise from inside and outside the audio system enter through cables. The C3EQM2 is powered by a large Ni-MH battery and is completely isolated from the AC line. Noise, the great enemy of equalizer amplifiers that handle minute voltages, is blocked and amplified to the level required by the preamplifier without adding anything extra.
○ Battery run time: 5 Hours (Optionally 9 Hours)
○ Battery charging time: 4 Hours (Optionally 8 Hours)
- Built-in MC transformer
- With a built-in MC transformer, MC cartridges can be amplified simply by connecting a phono cable. The outputs are also separated by a transformer system, resulting in a structure that is less susceptible to noise. The transformer uses a “high permeability super Permalloy core” to allow minute signals to pass through as they are and obtain high linearity characteristics.
- Various inputs and outputs
- The unit is equipped with one MC input and two MM inputs for a total of three inputs, which can be connected directly to the terminals because of the built-in MC transformer. The MM input can also be used for MC cartridges by adding an MC step-up transformer.
Specification
Model C3EQM2
Type CR-type Vacuum tube phono equalizer amplifier
Conformity Cartridge Impedance
○ MC 3-20 Ω
○ MM 47k Ω or less
Max. Output Voltage
○ MC 5V/1k Hz
○ MM 5V/1k Hz
THD 0.1%/1k Hz 0.76 Vrms
Gain
○ MC 63 dB
○ MM 40 dB
Input Terminal
○ MC Balanced ×1 Unbalanced ×1
○ MM Unbalanced ×2
Output Terminal Balanced ×1 Unbalanced ×1
Output Impedance 90 Ω/1k Hz
Power Supply AC100/120/200/240 V, 50/60 Hz
Battery Run Time 5 Hours (Opt. 9 Hours)
Battery Charging Time 4 Hours (Opt. 8 Hours)
Power Consumption 70 W
Dimensions 430W×90H×400D mm
Weight 13 kg
Finishing Anodised aluminium
Accessories AC cords
Warranty Period 5 years
○ This is a dedicated RIAA phono equalizer amplifier. Please note that it is not suitable for other equalizer curves.
○ Dimensions do not include legs, knobs, or terminals.
○ The descriptions are current as of January 2025.
○ The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
○ Actual colors may differ from those in the photographs due to photography, lighting, etc.
