PHS 7.2 phono pre-amplifier

The PHS 7.2 is a reference phono pre-amplifier, which remarkable performance is bettered only by JMF Audio’s flagship PHS 7.3 pre-amplifier. The PHS 7.2 is intended for demanding vinyl records lovers.

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The PHS 7.2 phono preamplifier inherits from the PHS 7.3’s design, circuitry, power supplies, mechanical parts and meets the same manufacturing quality requirements.

PHS 7.2

Number of outputs

3 (2 balanced, 1 un-balanced)

Number of inputs

2

Original input module types

MC/MM (x2)

Analog circuit board technology

PGP 24 carat gold

Linearization filter type

ALP

Linearization passive components

Precision grade (made in France to JMF Audio’s specifications)

Recording curves

Subsonic filter

Yes

Hand calibrated inputs and outputs

Yes

balanced and adaptive

Input stage type

RIAA

Technical specifications:

Connectors

XLR metal case, gold contacts | RCA metal case, gold contacts

Input impedance range

defined by input module type and settings

RIAA deemphasis curve conformance

+/- 0.05dB (1k..20kHz), +/- 0.1dB (20Hz..20kHz)

Interference rejection on the inputs

100dB typ.

Output impedance

Gain range

50 ohms

0, -10, -20dB (ctrl. with front panel switch)

Maximum gain output/input

75dB (low level MC cartridge)

Enclosure

Orose® up to 16mm thick machined anodized aluminum, machined steel buttons and rose-gold

Dimensions

482 wide (front panel) x 320 deep x 106 high mm including feet (19” x 12.6” x 4.2” high)

Net weight

14 kg (31 lbs), version B

Finishes

Silver or Black anodizing

200mV (typ. MM cart), 20mV (typ. MC cart), Gain min

Maximum input level

10V (+22dBu) into 10k ohms load

Maximum output level

1Hz..150kHz (intentionally limited for RF immunity)

Global circuits bandwidth

>96dBA (10V output, Gain min, typ. MC cart, IN1)

Signal to noise ratio (SNR)

<0.002% (10V output 1kHz, Gain min, BW.20kHz)

Total harmonic distortion (THD)

>100dB (10V output 1kHz, Gain min)

Channel separation

0 / 180° (ctrl. with front panel switch)

Phase range

Subsonic filter

-12dB/oct, 13Hz (ctrl. with front panel button)

100V, 120V, 220-240V AC - 50/60Hz (according to country of destination), version B

AC mains power supply

<25W, version B

Power consumption

Measurements with Audio Precision APX555 equipment. Voltage values are RMS. Specifications are based on the manufactured products at date of writing and may change with product evolution.

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