{"product_id":"rega-fono-mc-phonostage","title":"Rega Fono MC Mk 4 Phonostage","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRega Fono MC Mk 4 Phonostage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fono MC is an exceptionally high quality MC phono stage designed to maximise the potential of any MC cartridge. Although specifically to compliment the latest Rega range of  moving coils you will find full adjustability for loading is available via dip switches conveniently placed on the rear panel with two different gain settings located on the back panel making the Fono MC compatible with most low output MC cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fono MC has been designed to be effective, easy to use, and above all, to reproduce music. The Fono MC uses the Linear Systems low noise LSK389 FET in an all discrete input stage where low noise and linearity are vitally important to get the best from an MC cartridge. Because of the high input impedance of FET, the loading effects of the amplifier circuit are minuscule and do not affect the performance of the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA MUSE operational amplifier is used in the RIAA equalization amplifier. Polypropylene capacitors have been used in the signal path and in the RIAA equalization circuits. There is selectable input loading for both resistance and capacitance along with two different gain settings located on the back panel making the Fono MC compatible with most low output MC cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aesthetic design of the Fono MC was as important as the quality of its electrical capabilities, so it benefits from the same aluminium case as the Rega TTPSU and Fono MM amplifier, giving it a design which offers a familiar feel and moreover brings it in line with its illustrious bigger brothers. The new Fono MC circuit resulted from the design work carried out on the Aria phono amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fono disk stage is designed to amplify the signal from a moving coil cartridge to a level which can feed into a 200mV line level input on a standard hi-fi amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput impedance = 200Ω\u003cbr\u003eRecommended minimum output load resistance = 5K\u003cbr\u003eFrequency response (50KΩ output load) = 13Hz (-3dB) to 100KHz (-0.3dB)\u003cbr\u003eRIAA accuracy (50KΩ output load) = Better than +\/-0.2dB 100Hz to 100KHz\u003cbr\u003ePower requirements = 24V AC at 150mA maximum. Only to be used with Rega PS1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput sensitivity (for 200mV output)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 off = 133uV\u003cbr\u003e4 on = 67uV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput loading resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 and 2 off = 400Ω\u003cbr\u003e1 on = 100Ω\u003cbr\u003e2 on = 150Ω\u003cbr\u003e1 and 2 on = 70Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput loading capacitance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 off = 1000pF\u003cbr\u003e3 on = 4300pF\u003cbr\u003eGain (at 1KHz)\u003cbr\u003e4 off = 63.5dB\u003cbr\u003e4 on = 69.5dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum input level (at 1KHz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 off = 6.7mV\u003cbr\u003e4 on = 3.4mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad settings for adjustable MC stages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpedance -100Ohm\u003cbr\u003eCapacitance - 1000pF\u003cbr\u003eGain setting - High ('On' position for Rega phono stages)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42406512080,"sku":"FONO MC-MK4","price":555.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/products\/FONO_MC_MK4_GALLERY_2.jpg?v=1741632218","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/products\/rega-fono-mc-phonostage","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}