THORENS MM-008 ADC phono preamplifier

WITH INTEGRATED ANALOGUE-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER

Both Microsoft® Windows® and Apple® Mac OS® come with very simple audio recording software pre-installed. However, to take full advantage of the high-resolution recording facilities offered by the MM 008 ADC, we recommend recording software that can record at 24 bits/96 kHz and save lossless high-resolution audio files such as FLAC or Apple® Lossless.

Thorens turntables can be considered state-of-the-art in hi-fi technology as they would extract even the most minute details from your precious vinyl records. The signals generated by the pickup cartridges are however very small and therefore must be amplified to a much higher level. Regrettably, most of today’s amplifiers are no longer equipped with a dedicated phono stage. This unfortunate situation was a good reason for Thorens to develop the TEP 302, a complete phono preamplifier including RIAA equalization, which was to complement the outstanding playback performance of our turntables.

The TEP 302 is a pure-bred Class-A amplifier which employs selected, very special low-noise operational amplifiers throughout. The circuitry has been optimized "by ear” after several extended listening sessions. Of course, the TEP 302 also features a 15-Hz subsonic filter in order to protect the woofers from dangerous excursions when a warped record is played. More details, more dynamics.

• Mode: MM/MC (switchable)
• Gain at 1 kHz: 40 dB (MM)/60 dB (MC)
• Input impedance (MM): 47 kΩ + 220 pF fixed
• Input impedance (MC): 47 kΩ + 1 nF (modifiable with external load plugs)
• Frequency response (flat): 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.3 dB
• Frequency response (-3 dB): 10 Hz - 50 kHz
• RIAA curve accuracy: ±0.3 dB
• THD+N: 72 dB (MC)
• Crosstalk: ≧40 dB
• Input sensitivity (MM): 3.29 mVrms for -10 dBV output (316 mVrms)
• Input sensitivity (MC): 0.325 mVrms for -10 dBV output (316 mVrms)
• Max. output voltage: 482 mVrms at 5 mVrms input (1 kHz)
• Output impedance: 47 Ω
• Input connections: 3 pairs of RCA sockets (left/right)
• Output connections: 1 pair of RCA sockets (left/right)
• Power supply: 24 V DC
• Power consumption: 3.5 W/15 mA
• Weight: 511 g (not including power supply)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 150 x 50 x 117 mm
• A/D converter: Tenor TE7022L 24Bit Delta Sigma
• Sampling rates: 8,16, 32, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
• USB output: USB 2.0, fully backward-compatible with USB 1.1
• Operating systems: Windows® 8, Windows® 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS®

SILVER
 
Bandwidth 5Hz to 90kHz, -3dB Maximum output
voltage 8.5Vrms (47 kOhm load)
Overall gain 40dB-60dB @ 1kHz selectable with
dip- switch.
Input Impedance 29 Ohm - 100 kOhm selectable
with dip-switch.Selectable input Capacitance.
Input Unbalanced 1 pair x channel (RCA)WBT
Output Unbalanced(RCA)WBT - MM,
high output
MC, low output MC.
Handmade Litz cable for this specific application
from White Gold. JFET differential built around Toshiba 2SK170 among the most noiseless transistor of the current production.

BLACK
 
Bandwidth 5Hz to 90kHz, -3dB Maximum output
voltage 8.5Vrms (47 kOhm load)
Overall gain 40dB-60dB @ 1kHz selectable with
dip- switch.
Input Impedance 29 Ohm - 100 kOhm selectable
with dip-switch.Selectable input Capacitance.
Input Unbalanced 1 pair x channel (RCA)WBT
Output Unbalanced(RCA)WBT - MM,
high output
MC, low output MC.
Handmade Litz cable for this specific application
from White Gold. JFET differential built around Toshiba 2SK170 among the most noiseless transistor of the current production.

Azur 851C Upsampling DAC, CD Player and Digital Pre-amplifier Features

Digital to Analogue Converter featuring S/PDIF and Toslink digital inputs, AES/EBU balanced digital input and USB audio inputs (all 24 bit compatible)
CD playback
Optional digital volume and channel balance control
Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue audio outputs
USB Audio input allowing streaming of up to 24-bit/192kHz audio from computer
ATF2™ audio up-sampling to 24-bit/384kHz
Twin Analog Devices AD1955 24 bit DACs delivering superior sound-staging and stereo imaging
Selectable digital filters – linear phase, minimum phase, steep
Audiophile grade toroidal transformer delivering ultra-low low noise and distortion
Full metal casework design with thick brushed aluminium front panel and dual layer damped feet, giving enhanced resonance control
RS232 controllable
Eco-friendly Azur Navigator remote control with Cambridge Audio amplifier and iPod dock control
Available in black and silver finishes

• Input impedance 47kohms/100pF
• Gain 32dB
• Output voltage typically 200mV/1kHz at 5mV/1kHz
• Noise floor 82dB (88dB - A weighted)
• THD

The new Fono MM phono stage has been designed to be effective, easy to use, and above all, to reproduce music. The Fono MM uses a fully discrete, cascaded, complementary amplifier input stage, a configuration designed to optimise the performance of your moving magnet cartridge. Now housed in a brand new redesigned case to match the new Fono MC and Rega\'s latest range of electronic components offering a modern and sleek look guranteed to integrate in to any hi-fi system.

The new MK3 Fono MM replaces the multi award winning MK2 model which won
WHAT HI-FI? Best Phono stage in its price category 2014,2015 & 2016.

The RIAA equalization has been split into two stages to minimise interaction. Polyester capacitors have been used in the signal path and polypropylene capacitors are used in the RIAA equalization circuits.

The aesthetic design of the Fono MM was as important as the quality of its electrical capabilities, so it benefits from the same aluminium case as the Rega TTPSU and Fono MC amplifier, giving it a design which offers a familiar feel and moreover brings it in line with its illustrious bigger brothers.

Input sensitivity = 1.7mV for 200mV output
Input loading = 47KΩ in parallel with 100pF
Maximum input level = 60mV at 1KHz
Gain = 41.4dB at 1KHz
Output impedance = 200Ω
Recommended minimum output load resistance = 5KΩ
Frequency response (50KΩ output load) = 15Hz (-3dB) to 100KHz (-0.2dB)
RIAA accuracy (50KΩ output load) = better than +/-0.2dB 100Hz to 100KHz
Power requirements = 24V AC at 80mA maximum.
Only to be used with Rega PS1.