This is the latest (mk5) version of the Fono MM from Rega, which has a great new contemporary look that matches the rest of the Rega range of electronics but with the same great performance as its predecessor.
It comes in a nicely extruded black aluminium case and is very well made as you’d expect from this vinyl specialist company (and it's made in the UK too!).
Power comes from an external mains supply (included) called the Rega PS1, this 'wall wart' supply ensures noise is kept as low as possible. The unit is suitable for use with any Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge or High Output Moving Coil (but not low/standard MCs, there is a different mode, the Fono MC, for this task).
Input sensitivity = 1.7mV for 200mV output
Input loading = 47KOhm in parallel with 100pF
Maximum input level = 60mV @1kHz
Gain = 41.4dB @ 1kHz
Output Impedance 200 Ohms
Recommended output load impedance = 5KOhms
Power requirements = 24v AC @ 110mA (Rega PS1)
Frequency response (50K load) = 15Hz (-3dB) to 100kHz (-0.2dB)
RIAA accuracy (50KW load) = +/-0.2dB 100Hz to 100kHz
Dimensions W 178mm x D 140mm x H 45mm.
