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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting B&K Components, Ltd.’s Phono 10 phono preamplifier. The Phono 10 is a discrete circuit
DC coupled topology RIAA phono preamplifier. It features a selectable head amp for use with both Moving Coil
(MC) and Moving Magnet (MM) players. In addition to a control I/O circuit is incorporated for standby / turn-on
from an external device there is also a S/PDIF coax digital output for use with CD quality recording. Gold plated
connectors have been utilized to minimize degradation in the signal path. In order to obtain maximum
performance from this unit, please read the following instructions very carefully. Again, we at B&K Components,
Ltd. would like to thank you for purchasing a Phono 10 preamplifier and wish you many years of listening
pleasure.
FEATURES
1% Metal Film Resistors -
High quality resistors allow a lower noise floor and better sound.
Control I /O
- Circuit allows for power ‘on’ and ‘off’ muting and external control for other components.
Direct coupled output -
Provides a full and accurate, three dimensional reproduction of source material
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Discrete Circuitry –
Allows minimum loading of the Phono cartridge and maximum amplification dynamic range.
FET loading
– Allow maximum linearity with minimum noise.
Gold Plated Connectors –
Provides for minimum signal loss and degradation.
Optional Digital output
– Allows the Phono 10 to be used for transferring records to your Computer, CD or DAT
player. If not currently installed in the Phono 10, the S/PDIF *Digital output board is available for upgrade.
RIAA accuracy
- +/- .2 dB through the use of polypropylene film capacitors. This produces a transparent sound
with highly accurate musical timbre.
Toroidal Transformer -
Efficient, high current, shielded transformer that supplies the amplifier with a clean and
constant supply of power, even during highly demanding source material passages.
Wide bandwidth
- Assures clear reproduction with all styles of music.