{"title":"Sutherland","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sutherland-20-20-mm-mc-phonostage","title":"Sutherland 20\/20 MM\/MC Mk2 Phonostage","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSutherland 20\/20 Mk2 MM\/MC Phonostage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pAsxg3NLCX0?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nIt is a pleasure to announce a new phono preamplifier from Sutherland Engineering. It is derived from the best elements of the PH3D and the Hubble.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signal path is almost the same as the Hubble; the construction is as simple as the PH3D. It has an elegant esthetic of performance, value, craftsmanship and minimalism. That heritage, however, does not keep the 20\/20 design from taking on its own unique character. First. Everyone wants the advantages of AC power line isolation offered by battery operation. The 20\/20 is for the person who wants those advantages, but does not want to mess with batteries. The 20\/20 comes as close as possible to offering an equivalence of battery isolation from AC line power. Second. Two-Mono (definition: bumping it up from dual-mono) construction. The 20\/20 is literally two identical mono phono preamplifiers. Each channel is on its own circuit board, has its own shielded compartment, power indicator, its own AC power supply and its own power cord. It is the ultimate in channel separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the latest review of the 20\/20 Phonostage in Stereophile: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/sutherland-engineering-2020-phono-preamplifier\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehttp:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/sutherland-engineering-2020-phono-preamplifier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Information: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGain Options:\u003c\/b\u003e 40 dB, 46 dB, 52 dB, 58 dB, 64 dB\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLoading Options:\u003c\/b\u003e 47.5 k Ohm, 1 k Ohms, 475 Ohms, 200 Ohms, 100 Ohms\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 17\" x 2 1\/2\" x 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sutherland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32290330673212,"sku":"SUTH 20\/20","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/products\/Sutherland_Engineering_2020Mk2_View1.jpg?v=1741632690"},{"product_id":"sutherland-duo-phonostage","title":"Sutherland DUO Phonostage","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSutherland DUO Phonostage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/STRP-RECCOMP-ClassA-Logo_medium.jpg?v=1535067133\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DUO is derived from the cost-no-object PhonoBlock and the cost-optimized 20\/20. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo expense was spared in the design and construction of the Phono Blocks. The Phono Blocks are at the pinnacle of phono preamp performance. It just doesn’t get any better. The 20\/20 was designed to get the most performance possible at its predetermined price point. To get there, extra was spent to get premium parts and circuitry into the signal path. Consequently, some expenses were squeezed out of less important areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose trade-offs have worked very well. The 20\/20 has delivered an extremely high level of performance at a reasonable price. It is an incredible performance value. What if all the price constraints in the 20\/20 were lifted? The price goes up, the performance goes up. It starts looking a lot like the PhonoBlock. The actual signal path of the 20\/20 is quite good. It uses a circuit very similar to the PhonoBlock. In critical positions, it also uses the same premium quality (and high cost) components. 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The review below pertains to the original but is still applicable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xeSwNvd8syY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eMatch the Sutherland KC Vibe with a first-class turntable and phono cartridge and you'll unlock heretofore unheard magic in your LPs. For as long as I've been an audiophile -- a very long time -- that experience never gets old.\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"source\"\u003e— STEVE GUTTENBERG, CNET\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansas City has a great history of artistic contributions. Walt Disney had his first studio here. The KC jazz scene is legendary. The barbecue is unmatched. Sports, too. The historic - and still going strongly - 18th and Vine district has been a cradle for jazz. Count Basie, Charlie Parker, Jay McShan and many more. Here there is an ethos that encourages having a dream and the stubborn confidence to take it on. There is a midwestern value of doing something well. With a straight forward, unassuming manner. Do it with care and focused concern. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many choices for today's buyer. Take a deeper look at provenance and the underlying values behind the equipment. When you find a like-minded resonance, you can buy with confidence of long term enjoyment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilding on a Great Original\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Sutherland's assembly area, there are 100's of parts bins that hold the individual components for all of their products. All carefully selected, over the years, for solid performance and proven reliability. Of course, many of the components find their way into more than one model. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost everything in the KC VIBE comes from that SAME stock of premium parts. 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Energy from the power supply is the foundation for constructing the output signal. All too often, you will find cost-cutting compromises that undercut any possibility for fulfillment. Those commonly used outboard (the pejorative would be 'wall wart') power supplies are a good example. Their limited power, limited filtering, limited regulation, limited output voltage, and limited quality suggest limitation in delivering the required, quality power foundation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe worst bad choice is a low output voltage. Many have outputs of 12 volts, maybe 24 volts. It is too little or, at best, leaves no margin for filtering or regulation. A good audio circuit would need at least 24 volts AFTER regulation\/filtering. There is no excess capacity to insert an effective filtering function. 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Add to this the fact that SUTs have a long break-in period during which their characteristics can change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transimpedance nature of the Sutherland SUTZ means you don’t have to worry about cartridge matching. You just need to have a low-output moving coil cartridge with a low (\u0026lt;20 Ohm) impedance. 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