LISTEN,
CLEARLY,
ALWAYS™
It has taken the excellent Pathos engineers many resources to develop
a phono preamplifier superior to the original and highly appreciated
InTheGroove. InTheGroove MKII is a high performance passive phono preamplifier
designed for both MC and MM phono cartridges.The very refined sound follows
the Pathos tradition of great soundstage, high realism, transparency,
dynamics and musicality.
The InTheGroove MKII is a state of the art phono-amplifier that features
completely independent left and right channel operation. Powered by batteries
in order to provide as clean and stable power as possible. Since the
output from the pick-up is low, the risk of “disturbing” the
signal is higher. By using batteries in the power supply the risk of
interference is minimised – the power is extremely stable and thereby
avoids the turbulence that often appears on the mains net.
Another elaboration to ensure high sound quality is taken by using selected
components of highest quality and balanced mode operation. Balanced layout
is something rarely seen in phono amplifiers – but it has the
advantages of lower noise and therefore a cleaner signal. The input-stage
is the most critical in a phono-amplifier. The first gain stage is an
ultra-low noise circuit to boost the weak signal from the cartridge.
InTheGroove MkII uses JFETs to ensure the lowest possible input random
noise. After the JFET input stage the very finest opamps handles the
signal and ensures the correct gain. Together these initiatives ensure
high gain, low noise and a peerless sound.
Gain is user selectable with an additional 20dB. The built in charger
makes it easy to use and set-up. After a period with no signal it will
switch off automatically and recharge if the batteries are low. This
guarantees the longest life of the batteries. The variety of adjustments
gives you a very user-friendly high-end phonostage – so you can
get your cartridge to perform the best. The Pathos engineers have done
their best to assure that you get the full value of your vinyl collection.
Type: passive RIAA in pure Class A powered by batteries.
Input state by low noise transistors
Balanced output
Gain 60dB + possibility of adding another 20dB.
Charger built in, automatic stand-by.
Frequency response: 10Hz-100 KHz
S/N ration: 80dB @1KHz/5cm/s
Input impedance: MM 47KOhm/47pF MC 100Ohm/1nF
MANLEY
Steelhead Incredible! by
Wayne Garcia of The Absolute Sound #151 1/2005 |
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