Specs are compiled from published sources. If a field shows “—”, it wasn’t listed for that model. Please verify critical specs before buying.
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Specs are pulled from manufacturer pages and official manuals where possible. If a spec isn’t listed, the field shows as “—”. For a handful of models I’ve prefilled more complete spec fields (gain, loading, S/N, etc.).
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How to use this tool (and what the dashes mean)
Start by picking a preamp in column A and a second one in column B. The table will line up key specs so you can sanity-check compatibility with your cartridge and turntable setup. If a field shows “—”, it simply means the spec wasn’t published (or couldn’t be verified) for that model. Manufacturers often omit things like input capacitance, A-weighted noise figures, or detailed loading ranges, so treat missing specs as “unknown” rather than “bad.”
The goal here isn’t to crown a single “best” phono stage, instead it’s to make it easier to narrow down candidates, spot deal-breakers early, and know what to double-check in the official manual before you buy.
How to choose gain for MM vs MC
Gain is the “volume boost” your cartridge needs to reach normal line-level. Most MM cartridges (often ~3–6 mV output) are happy around 35–45 dB of gain. MC cartridges can be a totally different world: high-output MC may work with MM gain, but low-output MC (often ~0.2–0.6 mV) usually needs 55–70 dB of gain. Too little gain forces you to crank the volume (raising noise), while too much gain can overload downstream inputs or make the noise floor more obvious. When in doubt, aim for enough gain that your normal listening volume feels “typical” without maxing out your amp’s volume knob.
What loading means (47kΩ, 100Ω, capacitance pF)
“Loading” is the electrical environment your phono preamp presents to the cartridge. For MM, the common default is 47 kΩ input impedance plus some input capacitance (often listed in pF). That capacitance combines with your cable and cartridge inductance, and it can tilt high frequencies up or down, so matching the cartridge maker’s recommended range (for example, “100–200 pF total”) can matter. For MC, capacitance usually matters less, but input impedance (like 100 Ω, 200 Ω, 1 kΩ, etc.) can change tonal balance and dynamics. If your preamp offers multiple loading options, it’s basically giving you a fine-tune knob for how the cartridge behaves electrically.
Why SNR specs are messy (A-weighted vs not)
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) looks simple, bigger number, quieter background, but spec sheets aren’t always apples-to-apples. Some brands publish A-weighted noise (which de-emphasizes low and very high frequencies), while others don’t. Some reference a different input level, or publish MM noise but not MC noise. That’s why the SNR column is best used for rough filtering (e.g., “this one seems unusually noisy”) rather than as a precise ranking. If you care deeply about noise, prioritize consistent measurement notes, trusted bench tests, and real-world reports from setups similar to yours.
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| Brand | Model | Cartridge | Gain (MM) | Gain (MC) | Impedance (MM) | Impedance (MC) | Capacitance (MM) | Capacitance (MC) | SNR (MM) | SNR (MC) | THD (MM) | THD (MC) | Loading / notes |
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| iFi | ZEN Air Phono | MM / MC | 40 dB | 64 dB | 47 kΩ | 1000 Ω | — | — | 86 dB | 82 dB | 0.005 % | 0.036 % | None (fixed; gain/MM/MC only) |
| iFi | ZEN Phono | MM / MC | 36 dB (MM) | 48 / 60 / 72 dB (MC High/Low/V-Low) | 47 kΩ | 47 kΩ (MC High); 1 kΩ (MC Low); 110 Ω (MC V-Low) | 110 pF (MM) | — | 96 dB | 79 dB | 0.005 % | 0.05 % | Fixed by mode: MM 47kΩ/110pF; MC High 47kΩ; MC Low 1kΩ; MC V-Low 110Ω |
| ART | DJPRE II | MM | 45 dB | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 100/200 pF | N/A | 90 dB | N/A | 0.01 % | N/A | Input sensitivity; input capacitance |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box E | MM | 40 dB | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 120 pF | N/A | 88 dB | N/A | 0.05 % | N/A | Fixed 47 kΩ / 120 pF (MM) |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box MM | MM | 40 dB | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 120 pF | N/A | 88 dB | N/A | 0.05 % | N/A | Fixed 47 kΩ / 120 pF (MM) |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box | MM / MC | 40 dB | 60 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | — | 0.12 nF | 94 dB | 75 dB | 0.01 % | 0.05 % | — |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box S2 | MM / MC | 43 dB (40/43) | 63 dB (40/43/60/63) | 47 kΩ | 10/100/1000/47000 Ω | 100/200/320/420 pF | N/A | 85 dB | 85 dB | 0.01 % | 0.05 % | Input impedance; input capacitance |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box S2 Ultra | MM / MC | 40/43 dB | 60/63 dB | 47 kΩ | 10/100/1000/47000 Ω | 100/220 pF | — | 89 dBV (A-wtd) | — | 0.00052% @ 1 kHz | — | MC impedance; MM capacitance; gain selection |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box S3 B | MM / MC | 40/45 dB (+6 dB via XLR) | 60/65 dB (+6 dB via XLR) | 0.01/0.05/0.1/1/47 kΩ | 10/50/100/1000/47000 Ω | 50/150/300/400 pF | 0.05/0.15/0.3/0.4 nF | -103 dBV (MM), -110 dBV (A-wtd) | -85 dBV (MC), -90 dBV (A-wtd) | 0.008 % | 0.01 % | Input impedance; input capacitance |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box DS3 B | MM/MC | 40, 45, 50 dB (+6 dB via XLR out) | 55, 60, 65 dB (+6 dB via XLR out) | 47 kΩ (fixed) or 10–1000 Ω (variable) | 10–1000 Ω (stepless) or 47 kΩ (fixed) | 50 / 150 / 300 / 400 pF | N/A (not relevant for low-output MC) | 104 dBV (111 dBV A-wt) @ 40 dB | 85 dBV (91 dBV A-wt) @ 60 dB | <0.001% @ 1 kHz; <0.005% (20 Hz–20 kHz) | <0.004% @ 1 kHz; <0.01% (20 Hz–20 kHz) | Impedance: stepless 10–1000 Ω or fixed 47 kΩ; Capacitance: 50/150/300/400 pF |
| clearaudio | Nano Phono V2 | MM / MC | 48 dB (from 34 dB) | 68 dB (from 54 dB) | 47 kΩ | — | 220 pF | — | 81 dB | 70 dB | 0.04 % | 0.04 % | — |
| Clearaudio | Smart Phono V2 | MM / MC | 48 dB | 64 dB | 47k Ω | 50 / 100 / 500 / 1k / 5k Ω (switchable) | 150 / 250 / 400 pF (switchable) | — | >90 dB (weighted) | >80 dB (weighted) | <0.001% | <0.001% | MC impedance: 50/100/500/1k/5k Ω. Capacitance (MM): 150/250/400 pF. |
| Musical Fidelity | M3X Vinyl | MM / MC | 40 dB | 60 dB | 47 kΩ | 25–1200 Ω | 50–400 pF | — | 95 dB | 80 dB | 0.028 % | 0.28 % | Input impedance; input capacitance; level |
| Teac | PE-505 | MM / MC | 46 dB | 66 dB | 47 kΩ | — | — | — | 106 dB | 86 dB | 0.002 % | 0.02 % | — |
| Cambridge Audio | Alva Solo | MM | 39 dB (@ 1 kHz) | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 100 pF | N/A | >90 dB (20Hz–20kHz BW); >96 dB (A-weighted) | N/A | <0.0025% (THD+N @ 1kHz, 20Hz–20kHz BW) | N/A | Input loading: 47kΩ / 100 pF; RIAA accuracy ±0.65 dB (30Hz–20kHz) |
| Cambridge Audio | Alva Duo | MM / MC | 39 dB (@ 1 kHz) | 60 dB (@ 1 kHz) | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | 100 pF | — | >90 dB (20Hz–20kHz BW); >96 dB (A-weighted) | >70 dB (20Hz–20kHz BW) | <0.0025% (THD+N @ 1kHz, 20Hz–20kHz BW) | <0.020% (THD+N @ 1kHz, 20Hz–20kHz BW) | MM: 47kΩ/100 pF; MC: 100Ω; RIAA accuracy ±0.3 dB (30Hz–20kHz) |
| Schiit | Mani 2 | MM / MC / MI | 33 / 42 / 48 dB (selectable) | 60 dB (selectable) | 47 kΩ (selectable 47k / 200 / 47 / 38 Ω) | 47 kΩ / 200 / 47 / 38 Ω (selectable) | 47 / 100 / 150 / 200 pF (selectable) | 47 / 100 / 150 / 200 pF (selectable) | >108 dB (33dB); >98 dB (42dB); >96 dB (48dB) (A-wtd, ref 2V RMS) | >87 dB (60dB gain) (A-wtd, ref 2V RMS) | <0.0003% (33dB); <0.0006% (42dB); <0.001% (48dB) (A-wtd, ref 2V RMS) | <0.0015% (60dB gain) (A-wtd, ref 2V RMS) | Resistive: 47k/200/47/38 Ω; Capacitive: 47/100/150/200 pF; LF filter 6 or 12 dB/oct (passive) |
| Schiit | Skoll | MM / MC | 40 / 50 dB (selectable) | 60 / 70 dB (selectable) | 47 kΩ | 10 / 50 / 100 / 150 Ω (selectable) | 50 / 100 / 150 / 200 pF (selectable) | 50 / 100 / 150 / 200 pF (selectable) | >102 dB (40dB); >95 dB (50dB) (A-wtd) | >85 dB (60dB); >70 dB (70dB) (A-wtd) | <0.006% (40dB); <0.01% (50dB) | <0.03% (60dB); <0.06% (70dB) | Balanced or single-ended input; resistive loading 47k or 10/50/100/150 Ω; capacitive loading 50/100/150/200 pF; LF filter: none or 2-pole/15 Hz passive |
| Rega | Fono Mini A2D | MM | 40 dB (5 mV → 500 mV) | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 100 pF | N/A | 78 dBA (ref 5 mV) | N/A | — | N/A | USB A2D: 16-bit/44.1 kHz (48 kHz max); input for full-scale digital output: 7.5 mV; max input 70 mV @ 1 kHz |
| Rega | Fono MM MK5 | MM | 41.1 dB @ 1kHz | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 100 pF | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | RIAA accuracy ±0.2 dB (100 Hz–100 kHz); max input 60 mV @ 1 kHz |
| Rega | Fono MC MK4 | MC | N/A | 63.5 / 69.5 dB (1 kHz) | N/A | 70 / 100 / 150 / 400 Ω (selectable) | N/A | 1000 / 4300 pF (selectable) | N/A | — | N/A | — | RIAA accuracy ±0.2 dB (100 Hz–100 kHz); input sensitivity 133 µV (low) / 67 µV (high) for 200 mV output |
| Rega | Aria MK3 | MM / MC | 41.4 dB @ 1 kHz | 63.5 / 69.3 dB @ 1 kHz (switchable) | 47 kΩ | 70 / 100 / 150 / 400 Ω (selectable) | 100 pF | 1000 / 2000 / 3200 / 4200 pF (selectable) | — | — | 0.005% (typ., 1 V @ 1 kHz) | 0.035% (typ., 1 V @ 1 kHz) | MC R & C via DIP switches; MM fixed 47kΩ/100pF |
| Rega | Aura MC | MC | N/A | 63.5 / 69.5 dB | N/A | 50 / 100 / 150 / 300 / 400 Ω | N/A | 1000 / 2000 / 3200 / 4300 / 5700 pF | N/A | — | N/A | 0.03 % | RIAA accuracy 0.2 dB (100 Hz–50 kHz) |
| U-Turn Audio | Pluto | MM | 36 dB | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 100 pF | N/A | 90 dB | N/A | <0.005% | N/A | — |
| U-Turn Audio | Pluto 2 | MM | 40 dB | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 100 pF | N/A | 90 dB | N/A | <0.005% (THD+N) | N/A | — |
| iFi | iPhono3 Black Label | MM / MC | 36/48/60/72 dB (selectable) | 36/48/60/72 dB (selectable) | 47 kΩ | Selectable (22 Ω–1k Ω + 47kΩ) | 100–500 pF (selectable) | — | >108 dB (A-wtd, DNR) | >106 dB (A-wtd, DNR, MC 60 dB) | — | — | Selectable resistive/capacitive loading + EQ curves |
| iFi | iPhono2 | MM / MC | 36–72 dB (switchable) | 36–72 dB (switchable) | 10 Ω–47 kΩ (switchable) | 10 Ω–47 kΩ (switchable) | 100–1000 pF (switchable) | 100–1000 pF (switchable) | — | — | — | — | Multiple EQ curves; switchable gain, impedance and capacitance |
| NAD | PP 2e | MM / MC | 35 dB | 60 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | 200 pF | 180 pF | 80 dB (A-wtd) | 78 dB (A-wtd) | <0.03% | <0.03% | — |
| NAD | PP 4 | MM / MC | 35 dB | 58 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | 200 pF | 180 pF | 76 dB (A-wtd) | 78 dB (A-wtd) | <0.03% | <0.03% | — |
| Parasound | Zphono | MM / MC | 46 dB | 61 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | 150 pF | — | 84 dB | 58 dB | — | — | — |
| Parasound | Zphono XRM | MM / MC | 40/50 dB (RCA); 46/56 dB (XLR) | 50/60 dB (RCA); 56/66 dB (XLR) | 47 kΩ | 50–1050 Ω (variable) | 150 pF | — | >94 dB (A-wtd, input shorted) | >92 dB (MC 50 dB setting); >82 dB (MC 60 dB setting) | 0.02% @ 1 kHz | 0.02% @ 1 kHz | MC: variable 50–1050 Ω; MM: 47kΩ |
| Emotiva | XPS-1 | MM / MC | 40 dB | 60 dB | 47 kΩ | 47 / 100 / 470 / 1k Ω (selectable) | — | — | >96 dB | >79 dB | <0.0075% | <0.060% | MC: 47 / 100 / 470 / 1k Ω (selectable) |
| Emotiva | XPS-1 Gen2 | MM / MC | 40 dB | 60 dB | 47 kΩ | 47 / 100 / 470 / 1k Ω (selectable) | — | — | >96 dB | >79 dB | <0.0075% | <0.060% | MC: 47 / 100 / 470 / 1k Ω (selectable) |
| MoFi Electronics | StudioPhono | MM / MC | 40/46/60/66 dB (selectable) | 40/46/60/66 dB (selectable) | 47 kΩ | 75 / 100 / 500 / 1k / 10k / 47k Ω (selectable) | 100 pF | — | — | — | < 0.01% | < 0.012% | MM: 47 kΩ; MC: 75/100/500/1k/10k/47k Ω |
| MoFi Electronics | UltraPhono | MM / MC | 40/46/60/66 dB (selectable) | 40/46/60/66 dB (selectable) | 47 kΩ | 75 / 100 / 500 / 1k / 10k / 47k Ω (selectable) | 100 pF | — | — | — | < 0.006% | < 0.055% | MM: 47 kΩ; MC: 75/100/500/1k/10k/47k Ω |
| MoFi Electronics | MasterPhono | MM / MC | 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 dB (selectable) | 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 dB (selectable) | 47 kΩ (+150 pF) | 15 / 30 / 50 / 75 / 100 / 500 / 1k / 10k / 47k Ω + Custom | 150 pF | — | 93 dB | 85 dB | 0.005% | 0.010% (MC low), 0.013% (MC high) | 15/30/50/75/100/500/1k/10k/47k+150pF + Custom |
| Lehmann Audio | Black Cube | MM / MC | 36 / 46 / 56 dB (selectable) | 66 dB (selectable) | 47 kΩ (also 1 kΩ / 100 Ω selectable; custom load slot) | 1 kΩ / 100 Ω (selectable; custom load slot) | — | — | 71 dB (RMS unweighted) | 63 dB (RMS unweighted) | — | — | Gain 36/46/56/66 dB; input impedance 47k/1k/100 Ω + custom load slot + hardwire slot |
| Lehmann Audio | Black Cube SE II | MM / MC | 36 / 46 / 56 dB (selectable) | 66 dB (selectable) | 47 kΩ (also 1 kΩ / 100 Ω selectable; custom load slot) | 1 kΩ / 100 Ω (selectable; custom load slot) | 100 pF | 100 pF | — | — | — | — | Soft bass roll-off filter (6 dB/oct @ 60 Hz), jumper selectable; custom impedance slot + hardwire slot |
| Lehmann Audio | Decade | MM / MC | 36 / 46 / 56 / 66 dB | 36 / 46 / 56 / 66 dB | 47 kΩ | 10 / 100 / 1 kΩ / 47 kΩ | 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 pF | — | ≥80 dB | — | <0.04% | — | Input impedance: 47k / 1k / 100 / 10 Ω; capacitance: 100–500 pF |
| Graham Slee | Gram Amp 2 SE | MM / High Output MC | 41 dB | — | 47 kΩ | — | 100 pF | — | -74 dB (output noise, CCIR Q-Pk) | — | < 0.05% (typ < 0.015% @ 1 kHz) | — | Fixed (47 kΩ / 100 pF) |
| Graham Slee | Era Gold V | MM / High Output MC | 42 dB | — | 47 kΩ | — | 100 pF | — | -65 dB (noise at output, CCIR Q-Pk) | — | 0.02% | — | Recommended load ≥ 10 kΩ |
| Graham Slee | Reflex M | MM / HOMC / MI | 41 dB @ 1 kHz | — | 47 kΩ | — | 100 pF | — | Noise at output: -68 dB (quasi-peak, 20 Hz–20 kHz) | — | 0.01% | — | Fixed 47 kΩ / 100 pF |
| Graham Slee | Accession MM | MM | 41.5 dB (1 kHz) | N/A | 47k Ω | N/A | 100 pF / 220 pF / 320 pF / out | N/A | — | N/A | Typically 0.01% (20 Hz–20 kHz) | N/A | Input capacitance switch: 100 / 220 / 320 pF / out (47k Ω) |
| Graham Slee | Accession MC | MC | N/A | 61.3 dB (1 kHz) | N/A | 500 / 300 / 100 / 75 Ω (switchable) | N/A | — | N/A | Noise at output: -65 dB A-weighted (20 Hz–20 kHz, 0 dBu output) | N/A | Typically 0.02% (20 Hz–20 kHz) | Input impedance switch: 500 / 300 / 100 / 75 Ω |
| Graham Slee | Elevator EXP | Low-output MC (step-up/head amp for MM phono input) | — | 22 dB | — | 23 / 30 / 100 / 840 / 1000 / 5100 / 47000 Ω | — | — | — | — | — | 0.02% | Front-panel input impedance: 23, 30, 100, 840, 1000, 5100, 47000 Ω |
| Parks Audio | Puffin | MM / MC | -4 to 72 dB (1 dB steps) | -4 to 72 dB (1 dB steps) | 47 kΩ | 200 Ω | 50 pF | 1 nF | — | — | — | — | DSP-adjustable EQ/gain/filter options (digital processing) |
| Hagerman Audio Labs | Bugle3 | MM / MC | 42 dB | — | 47 kΩ | — | 26 pF | — | 82 dBA (ref 5 mV) | — | 0.03% | — | — |
| Hagerman Audio Labs | Cornet3 | MM / MC | 44 dB | — | 47 kΩ | — | — | — | 77 dB (A-wtd, ref 5 mV) | — | <0.05% @1 kHz | — | — |
| Hagerman Audio Labs | Trumpet MC | MC | N/A | 52 / 62 / 72 dB (selectable) | N/A | Selectable resistive loading (100 Ω–47k Ω); input capacitance 220 pF | N/A | 220 pF | N/A | 70 dBA | N/A | 0.04% | Resistive load options: 100 / 200 / 500 / 1k / 47k Ω |
| Lounge Audio | LCR MkIII | MM | 42.5 dB | N/A | 50k Ω | N/A | 120 pF | N/A | 74 dB (ref 1 Vrms output) | N/A | 0.15% @ 1kHz (0.774 Vrms output) | N/A | — |
| Lounge Audio | LCR Gold | MM | 0–47 dB (variable) | N/A | 50k Ω | N/A | 120 pF | N/A | 79 dB (ref 1 Vrms output) | N/A | 0.1% @ 1kHz (0.774 Vrms output) | N/A | Fixed 50k Ω / 120 pF (per manufacturer listing) |
| Lounge Audio | Copla | MC (head-amp) | — | 20 dB (voltage gain ≈10×) | — | 50 Ω to 3 kΩ (variable) | — | — | N/A | 82 dB (ref 0.5 V output) / 76 dB (ref 1 V output) | N/A | <0.1% @ 1kHz (0.5 V output); <0.15% @ 1kHz (1 V output) | Continuously variable MC load (50–3kΩ) |
| Sutherland Engineering | KC Vibe | MM / MC | 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 dB | 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 / 200 / 475 / 1 kΩ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 / 200 / 475 / 1k / 47k Ω (internal) |
| Sutherland Engineering | 20/20 | MM / MC | 40 / 46 / 52 / 58 / 64 dB | 40 / 46 / 52 / 58 / 64 dB | 47.5 kΩ | 100 / 200 / 475 / 1 kΩ / 47.5 kΩ | — | — | — | — | — | — | Load: 47.5k / 1k / 475 / 200 / 100 Ω; Gain: 40–64 dB (5 steps) |
| Sutherland Engineering | Insight | MM / MC | 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 dB | 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 dB | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 Ω / 200 Ω / 1 kΩ / 10 kΩ / 47 kΩ |
| Sutherland Engineering | Little Loco | MC (transimpedance; not MM/MI/HOMC) | — | Factory: medium (adjustable; values not specified) | — | ≈0 Ω (virtual short; fixed) | — | — | — | — | — | — | No loading adjustments |
| Manley Labs | Chinook | MM / MC | 45 dB (internal DIP); optional 50 dB | 60 dB (internal DIP); optional 65 dB | 47 kΩ + selectable parallel resistors (32 load options) | — | 50 pF default + selectable (via DIP) | — | — | — | — | — | 32 load values (resistance) + selectable capacitance; internal gain DIP |
| Manley Labs | Steelhead | MM / MC | 50/55/60/65 dB (at 1kHz) | 50/55/60/65 dB + autoformer step-up gain | 25/50/100/200/47k Ω (5-step) | 25/50/100/200/400 Ω (autoformer taps) | 10–1100 pF (10 pF steps), residual <40 pF | 10–1100 pF (10 pF steps), residual <40 pF | Noise varies by gain; see manual (A-wtd) | Noise varies by gain; see manual (A-wtd) | — | — | — |
| EAR Yoshino | 834P | MM / MC | 49.2 dB (measured) | 68.2 dB (measured) | ~50 kΩ (measured) | ~515 Ω (measured) | — | — | 74.6 dB (A-wtd, measured) | 72.2 dB (A-wtd, measured) | — | — | — |
| Rogue Audio | Ares Magnum | MM / MC | — | — | 47k Ω (MM) | — | 150 / 250 / 350 pF (MM) | — | — | — | ≤0.05% (20 Hz–20 kHz, max) | ≤0.05% (20 Hz–20 kHz, max) | Selectable MC loading: 10 / 30 / 50 / 100 / 150 / 200 / 300 / 500 / 1k Ω; MM capacitance: 150 / 250 / 350 pF |
| Rogue Audio | Ares | MM / MC | — | — | 47k Ω (MM) | — | 150 / 250 / 350 pF (MM) | — | — | — | ≤0.05% (20 Hz–20 kHz, max) | ≤0.05% (20 Hz–20 kHz, max) | Selectable MC loading: 10 / 30 / 50 / 100 / 150 / 200 / 300 / 500 / 1k Ω; MM capacitance: 150 / 250 / 350 pF |
| McIntosh | MP100 | MM / MC | 40 dB | 60 dB | 47k Ω; capacitance selectable 50 / 100 / 150 / 200 / 300 / 400 pF | 25 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 1k Ω; 470 pF | 50 / 100 / 150 / 200 / 300 / 400 pF | 470 pF | 80 dB | 78 dB | 0.005% | 0.005% | — |
| McIntosh | MP1100 | MM / MC | Selectable: 40 / 46 / 52 / 58 / 64 dB | Selectable: 40 / 46 / 52 / 58 / 64 dB | 25 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 1k / 47k Ω; 50–400 pF (50 pF steps) | 25 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 1k / 47k Ω; 50–400 pF (50 pF steps) | 50–400 pF (50 pF steps) | 50–400 pF (50 pF steps) | — | — | 0.02% (Phono) | 0.02% (Phono) | — |
| Pass Labs | XP-17 | MM / MC | 56 / 66 / 76 dB (gain options) | 56 / 66 / 76 dB (gain options) | 47k Ω (MM, per manual) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pass Labs | XP-27 | MM / MC | 56 / 66 / 76 dB (gain options) | 56 / 66 / 76 dB (gain options) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PS Audio | Stellar Phono | MM / MC | 44 / 50 / 56 dB | 60 / 66 / 72 dB | 47 kΩ | 60 / 100 / 200 / 47 kΩ; custom 1–1000 Ω | 100 pF | — | >82 dB (A-wtd) | >74 dB (A-wtd) | <0.01% @0.5 V out (1 kHz) | <0.01% @0.5 V out (1 kHz) | MM: 47 kΩ (100 pF); MC: 60 / 100 / 200 / 47 kΩ; custom 1–1000 Ω |
| PS Audio | NuWave Phono Converter | MM / MC | Not specified (programmable) | Not specified (programmable) | Not specified (see loading options) | Not specified (see loading options) | Not specified (see loading options) | Not specified (see loading options) | 87 dB | 72 dB | 0.03% | 0.03% | 60Ω(80nF), 100Ω(47nF), 160Ω(33nF), 600Ω(8nF), 1kΩ(4.7nF), 1.6kΩ(3.3nF), 50kΩ(100pF), 100kΩ(47pF) |
| Gold Note | PH-10 | MM / MC | 45 / 48 / 51 dB (selectable) | 65 / 68 / 71 dB (selectable) | 47 kΩ | 10 / 22 / 47 / 100 / 220 / 470 / 1000 Ω + 47 kΩ | 220 pF | 220 pF | 89 dB | 89 dB | < 0.05% | < 0.05% | Loading options: 10 / 22 / 47 / 100 / 220 / 470 / 1000 Ω, 22k Ω, 47k Ω; gain trim options: 0 dB, ±3 dB, +6 dB (selectable) |
| Gold Note | PH-5 | MM / MC | 40 dB (base) + selectable gain steps | 60 dB (base) + selectable gain steps | — | — | 220 pF | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gold Note | PH-1000 | MM / MC | 40 dB (base) ±9 dB (7 steps) | 65 dB (base) ±9 dB (7 steps) | 22k / 33k / 47k / 75k / 100k Ω (selectable) | 10 / 50 / 100 / 220 / 470 / 500 / 680 / 1000 Ω (selectable) | OFF / 100 / 150 / 220 / 330 / 470 / 1000 pF (selectable) | — | 100 dB | 100 dB | < 0.01% | < 0.01% | 14 gain levels; 12 load levels; 7 capacity options (MM) (per manufacturer) |
| Luxman | E-250 | MM / MC | 38 dB | 57 dB (MC High); 66 dB (MC Low) | 34kΩ / 47kΩ / 56kΩ / 100kΩ (switchable) | 40 Ω (MC High); 2.5 Ω (MC Low) | — | — | — | — | — | — | MM impedance switch; MC High/Low |
| Luxman | EQ-500 | MM / MC | 36 dB (at 1kHz, gain set to 36 dB) | 55 dB (MC High); 63 dB (MC Low) | 30kΩ–100kΩ (variable) | 40 Ω (MC High); 2.5 Ω (MC Low) | — | — | — | — | — | — | MM variable impedance; MC High/Low |
| Primare | R15 | MM / MC | Adjustable 40, 45 dB @1kHz | Adjustable 60, 65 dB @1kHz | 2.5 kΩ or 47 kΩ (selectable) | 30–500 Ω (6 steps) | 100/200/300/400 pF (selectable) | 100 pF or 1 nF (selectable) | 83 dB (A-wtd, 1kHz, 5 mV input) | 74 dB (A-wtd, 1kHz, 0.5 mV input) | <0.02% (20Hz–20kHz) | <0.03% (20Hz–20kHz) | MM: 2.5k/47k; MC: 30–500Ω; Cap: 100–400pF (MM), 100pF/1nF (MC) |
| Primare | R35 | MM / MC | RCA: 36/40/44 dB; XLR: 42/46/50 dB (at 1kHz) | RCA: 62/66/70 dB; XLR: 68/72/76 dB (at 1kHz) | 2.5 kΩ or 47 kΩ (selectable) | 10 Ω – 47 kΩ (21 steps) | 100/200/300/400 pF (selectable) | 100 pF or 1 nF (selectable) | 85 dB (A-wtd, 1kHz, 5 mV input) | 76 dB (A-wtd, 1kHz, 0.5 mV input) | <0.02% (20Hz–20kHz) | <0.03% (20Hz–20kHz) | MM: 2.5k/47k; MC: 10Ω–47kΩ (21 steps); Cap: 100–400pF (MM), 100pF/1nF (MC) |
| Hegel | V10 | MM / MC | RCA: 34 / 39 / 44 / 46 dB; XLR: 40 / 45 / 50 / 52 dB | RCA: 59 / 64 / 69 / 71 dB; XLR: 65 / 70 / 75 / 77 dB | 47 kΩ | 33–550 Ω / 47 kΩ (adjustable) | 47 / 100 / 147 / 220 / 267 / 320 / 367 pF | — | Output noise: -84 dB (A-wtd, ref 0 dBV) | Output noise: -81 dB (A-wtd, ref 0 dBV) | <0.005% @1 kHz, 0 dBV | <0.009% @1 kHz, 0 dBV | MM: 47–367 pF @47 kΩ; MC: 33–550 Ω / 47 kΩ |
| Musical Fidelity | V90-LPS | MM / MC | 40 dB (3.0 mV → 300 mV) | 57.5 dB (400 µV → 300 mV) | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | 100 pF | — | >80 dB (A-weighted) | >70 dB (A-weighted) | 0.01 % (@ 1 kHz, 300 mV out) | 0.01 % (@ 1 kHz, 300 mV out) | RIAA response ±0.25 dB; input overload margin 15 dB (MM) / 22 dB (MC) |
| Musical Fidelity | LX2-LPS | MM / MC | — | — | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | — | — | >80 dB (A-wtd) | >70 dB (A-wtd) | 0.01% | 0.01% | MM/MC; impedance & capacitance via DIP switches |
| Musical Fidelity | MX-VYNL | MM / MC | — | — | — | Adjustable (while playing) | Adjustable (while playing) | — | < -101 dB (A-wtd) | < -98 dB (A-wtd) | <0.007% | <0.01% | Input impedance & capacitance adjustable (while playing) |
| Musical Fidelity | M6x Vinyl | MM / MC | (see info sheet; multiple gain settings) | (see info sheet; multiple gain settings) | 47 kΩ | 25 Ω–1.2 kΩ (selectable) | 50–400 pF (selectable) | 470 pF (fixed) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Audio Research | PH9 | MM / MC | 58 dB | 58 dB | 47 kΩ | Selectable 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 / 47k Ω | 100 pF (recommended load) | — | > 77 dB shorted inputs | > 77 dB shorted inputs | < 0.015% | < 0.015% | Selectable loads: 47k, 1000, 500, 200, 100 Ω |
| Audio Research | PH6 | MM / MC | 58 dB | 58 dB | 47 kΩ (selectable loads incl. 1000/500/200/100 Ω) | 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 / 47k Ω (selectable) | 200 pF | 200 pF | 76 dB below 1 mV input (IHF wtd) | 76 dB below 1 mV input (IHF wtd) | < 0.005% | < 0.005% | — |
| Audio Research | PH7 | MM / MC | 57.5 dB | 57.5 dB | 47 kΩ (selectable loads incl. 1000/500/200/100 Ω) | 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 / 47k Ω (selectable) | 200 pF | 200 pF | 70 dB below 1 mV input (IHF wtd) | 70 dB below 1 mV input (IHF wtd) | < 0.005% | < 0.005% | — |
| Rotel | RQ-970BX | MM / MC | ≈35.6 dB (2.5 mV → 150 mV) | ≈57.1 dB (210 µV → 150 mV) | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | — | — | 75 dB (IHF A-weighted) | 70 dB (IHF A-weighted) | <0.004% (20 Hz–20 kHz) | <0.004% (20 Hz–20 kHz) | Fixed: MM 47 kΩ; MC 100 Ω |
| Creek | OBH-15 | MM / MC | 37 dB | 56 dB | 47 kΩ | 1 kΩ | 220 pF | 3300 pF | 83 dB | 75 dB | <0.03% | <0.05% | Fixed |
| Bellari | VP130 | MM / High-output MC | 38.9 dB @ 1kHz | — | 47 kΩ | — | 100 pF | — | >103 dB (unweighted) | — | 0.05% @ 1kHz | — | — |
| Bellari | VP549 | MM | 41.5 dB @ 1kHz | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | — | N/A | >94 dB (unweighted) | N/A | 0.005% @ 1kHz | N/A | — |
| TCC | TC-750 | MM | 40 dB | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 220 pF | N/A | >85 dB | N/A | <0.05% | N/A | — |
| Behringer | PP400 | MM | 35 dB | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | — | N/A | 68 dBu @ 0 dBu (A-weighted) | N/A | 0.06 % typ. (@ -40 dBu / 1 kHz) | N/A | — |
| Rolls | VP29 | MM | 42 dB @ 1kHz | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 120 pF | N/A | >83 dB (unweighted) | N/A | 0.01% @ 1kHz | N/A | — |
| Pyle | PP444 | MM | ~40 dB | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — |
| Fosi Audio | Box X2 | MM | Not specified (adjustable) | — | — | — | — | — | > 98 dB | — | ≤ 0.1% | — | — |
| Douk Audio | G3 | N/A (not a phono stage) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | — |
| Douk Audio | G5 | N/A (not a phono stage) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | — |
| Pro-Ject | Tube Box S2 | MM / MC | 40 / 43 dB (switchable) | 60 / 63 dB (switchable) | 47 kΩ | 10 / 100 / 1000 Ω (selectable) | 100 / 200 / 320 pF (selectable) | — | 77 dB (A-weighted) | 77 dB (A-weighted) | <0.02% (THD+N) | <0.02% (THD+N) | MC: 10/100/1000 Ω; MM capacitance: 100/200/320 pF; overload margin 20 dB |
| Pro-Ject | Tube Box DS2 | MM / MC | 40/45/50/60/65 dB (switchable) | 40/45/50/60/65 dB (switchable) | 47 kΩ | 10–1000 Ω (variable) | 47/147/267/367 pF (selectable) | N/A | 88 dB (A-wtd, at 40 dB gain) | — | <0.04% | <0.04% | Gain: 40/45/50/60/65 dB; MC load: 10–1000 Ω (variable); MM capacitance: 47/147/267/367 pF |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box DS2 | MM/MC | 40, 45 dB | 50, 60, 65 dB | 47 kΩ | 10 / 50 / 100 / 1k / 47k Ω | 47 / 147 / 267 / 367 pF | N/A (not relevant for low-output MC) | 80 dB (A-weighted) @ 40 dB gain | — | <0.02% | <0.02% | MM: 47 kΩ with 47/147/267/367 pF; MC: 10/50/100/1k/47k Ω |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box DS3 | MM/MC | 40, 45, 50 dB (+6 dB via XLR out) | 55, 60, 65 dB (+6 dB via XLR out) | 47 kΩ (fixed) or 10–1000 Ω (variable) | 10–1000 Ω (stepless) or 47 kΩ (fixed) | 50 / 150 / 300 / 400 pF | N/A (not relevant for low-output MC) | 104 dBV (111 dBV A-wt) @ 40 dB | 85 dBV (91 dBV A-wt) @ 60 dB | <0.001% @ 1 kHz; <0.005% (20 Hz–20 kHz) | <0.004% @ 1 kHz; <0.01% (20 Hz–20 kHz) | Impedance: stepless 10–1000 Ω or fixed 47 kΩ; Capacitance: 50/150/300/400 pF |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box RS | MM/MC | 40, 50 dB (+6 dB via XLR out) | 60 dB (+6 dB via XLR out) | 47 kΩ (with variable capacitance) | 10–1200 Ω (stepless, variable) / 10 Ω (fixed option) | 100 / 200 / 300 / 420 / 520 pF | N/A (not relevant for low-output MC) | 91 dB (A-weighted) | 91 dB (A-weighted) | 0.019% | 0.019% | MC impedance: 10–1200 Ω (variable); MM capacitance: 100/200/300/420/520 pF @ 47 kΩ |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box RS2 | MM/MC | 40 / 43 / 46 / 50 dB (+6 dB via XLR out) | 60 / 63 / 66 / 70 dB (+6 dB via XLR out) | 47 kΩ | 10–1000 Ω (stepless) | 50–400 pF (8 steps) | 50 pF | 82 dB (89 dB A-wt) @ 40 dB (10 mV) | 66 dB (76 dB A-wt) @ 60 dB (1 mV) | <0.0015% (THD) / <0.005% (THD+N) @ 1 kHz | <0.0024% (THD) / <0.04% (THD+N) @ 1 kHz | MM: 47 kΩ with 50–400 pF; MC: 10–1000 Ω (stepless) / 50 pF |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box S | MM/MC | 40, 43 dB | 60, 63 dB | 47 kΩ | 10 Ω / 100 Ω / 1 kΩ | 100 / 200 / 320 / 420 pF | N/A (not relevant for low-output MC) | 94 dB (A-wt) @ 40/43 dB | 75 dB (A-wt) @ 60/63 dB | <0.01% @ 40/43 dB | <0.05% @ 60/63 dB | MM: 47 kΩ with 100/200/320/420 pF; MC: 10/100/1k Ω |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box DC | MM / MC | 40 dB | 60 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | 120 pF | 120 pF | 86 dB | 68 dB | 0.01% | 0.05% | — |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box USB | MM/MC | 40 dB | 60 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | 120 pF | 120 pF | 94 dB (A-weighted) | 75 dB (A-weighted) | <0.01% | <0.05% | MM: 47 kΩ / 120 pF; MC: 100 Ω / 120 pF |
| Thorens | MM-002 | MM | 40 dB @ 1kHz | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 220 pF (fixed) | N/A | >86 dB | N/A | <0.015% (THD+N) | N/A | Fixed 47 kΩ / 220 pF |
| Thorens | MM-008 | MM / MC | 40 dB @ 1kHz | 60 dB @ 1kHz | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | — | — | >86 dB (MM) | >72 dB (MC) | <0.02% | <0.02% | — |
| Denon | PMA-60 Phono Preamp (if applicable) | N/A (integrated amp; phono stage not confirmed) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | This entry is a placeholder; PMA-60 is an integrated amp. If it includes a phono input, specs vary/are not listed here. |
| Rega | Fono Mini A2D MK2 | MM | 40 dB (5 mV → 500 mV) | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 100 pF | N/A | 78 dBA (ref 5 mV) | N/A | — | N/A | USB A2D: 16-bit/44.1 kHz (48 kHz max); input for full-scale digital output: 7.5 mV; max input 70 mV @ 1 kHz |
| Rega | Fono MM MK3 | MM | 41.4 dB (1 kHz) | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 100 pF | N/A | 78 dBA ref 5 mV | N/A | — | N/A | — |
| Rega | Fono MC | MC | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | — |
| Cambridge Audio | Azur 551P | MM | 39 dB @ 1 kHz | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 220 pF | N/A | >85 dB (with grounded inputs) | N/A | <0.009% (20 Hz–20 kHz) | N/A | Fixed: 47 kΩ / 220 pF |
| Cambridge Audio | Azur 651P | MM / MC | 39 dB @ 1 kHz | 55 dB @ 1 kHz | 47k Ω | 100 Ω | 220 pF | 220 pF | 86 dB (MM) | >72 dB (MC) | <0.005% (MM) | <0.002% (MC) | Fixed: MM 47 kΩ + 220 pF; MC 100 Ω + 220 pF |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box S2 USB | MM/MC | 40 dB | 56 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | 120 pF | 120 pF | 94 dB (A-weighted) | 75 dB (A-weighted) | <0.003% | <0.02% | MM: 47 kΩ / 120 pF; MC: 100 Ω / 120 pF |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box DS2 USB | MM/MC | 40, 45, 50 dB | 60, 65 dB | 47 kΩ | 10 / 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 1k / 47k Ω | 100 / 220 / 320 pF | N/A (not relevant for low-output MC) | 80 dB (A-weighted) @ 40 dB gain | — | <0.02% | <0.02% | MM: 47 kΩ with 100/220/320 pF; MC: 10/20/50/100/200/1k/47k Ω |
| Schiit | Mani | MM / MC | 30 / 42 / 48 / 59 dB (switchable) | 30 / 42 / 48 / 59 dB (switchable) | 47 kΩ | 47 Ω | 100 pF (reported) | — | — | — | — | — | Rear DIP: gain 30/42/48/59 dB; load 47kΩ (MM) or 47Ω (MC) |
| NAD | PP 2i | MM / MC | 35 dB (1 kHz) | 60 dB (1 kHz) | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | 200 pF | 180 pF | 80 dB (A-wtd, w cartridge) | 78 dB (A-wtd, w cartridge) | < 0.03% | < 0.03% | Fixed: MM 47 kΩ + 200 pF; MC 100 Ω + 180 pF |
| NAD | PP 3 | MM / MC | 35 dB | 58 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | 200 pF | 180 pF | 82 dB | 78 dB | 0.03% | 0.03% | Fixed (47 kΩ / 200 pF for MM; 100 Ω / 180 pF for MC) |
| Hagerman Audio Labs | Piccolo2 | MC | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | — |
| Hagerman Audio Labs | Trumpet | MM | 44 dB | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | — | N/A | 80 dB (A-wtd, ref 5 mV) | N/A | 0.03% @ 1 kHz | N/A | 47 kΩ fixed |
| Sutherland Engineering | Duo | MM / MC | 40 / 46 / 52 / 58 / 64 dB | 40 / 46 / 52 / 58 / 64 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 / 200 / 475 / 1 kΩ / 47 kΩ | — | — | — | — | — | — | Load: 47k / 1k / 475 / 200 / 100 Ω; Gain: 40–64 dB (5 steps) (per unit) |
| Sutherland Engineering | PhD | MM / MC | 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 dB | 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 dB | — | — | — | — | Noise: <150 µV (A-weighted) | Noise: <150 µV (A-weighted) | <0.02% (THD + noise, A-weighted) | <0.02% (THD + noise, A-weighted) | 100 Ω / 200 Ω / 1 kΩ / 47 kΩ |
| Sutherland Engineering | Precision | MM / MC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Audio Note | Phono Stage (various) | MM / MC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Revox | Revox Phono Preamplifier (various) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vincent | PHO-8 | MM / MC | 40 dB | 60 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | — | — | > 83 dB | > 70 dB | < 0.05 % (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | < 0.05 % (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | MM/MC switch on front panel |
| Vincent | PHO-701 | MM / MC | 40 dB | 60 dB | 47 kΩ | 99 - 1000 Ω (adjustable) | 15 pF - 350 pF (adjustable) | 15 pF | > 81 dB | > 69 dB | < 0.05 % (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | < 0.05 % (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | MM capacitance (15–350 pF) adjustable; MC impedance (99–1000 Ω) adjustable; USB digitizing (24/192) |
| Vincent | PHO-300 | MM / MC | 40 dB | 60 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | — | — | — | — | < 0.05% (claimed) | < 0.05% (claimed) | — |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box DS | MM/MC | 40 dB | 50, 60 dB | 47 kΩ | 10 Ω / 100 Ω / 1 kΩ | 47 / 147 / 267 / 367 pF | N/A (not relevant for low-output MC) | 80 dB (A-weighted) @ 40 dB gain | — | <0.02% | <0.02% | MM: 47 kΩ with 47/147/267/367 pF; MC: 10/100/1k Ω |
| Pro-Ject | Phono Box SE II | MM/MC | 40 dB | 60 dB | 47 kΩ | 17 / 18 / 20 / 22 / 69 / 100 / 220 Ω | 120 / 220 / 340 / 440 pF | 120 pF | 95 dB (100 dB A-wt) | 75 dB (80 dB A-wt) | 0.03% | 0.1% | MM: 47 kΩ with 120/220/340/440 pF; MC: 17/18/20/22/69/100/220 Ω @ 120 pF |
| Black Ice Audio | Foz SS-X | N/A (not a phono stage) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Not a phono preamp—FOZ SS-X is a soundstage expander/tube buffer (no RIAA EQ). |
| SPL | Phonos | MM / MC | 46 dB | 56 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | 150 pF | 150 pF | 88 dB (A-wtd) | 68 dB (A-wtd) | — | — | — |
| SPL | Phonos duo | MM / MC | 30 / 40 / 50 dB (Low/Med/High) | 50 / 60 / 70 dB (Low/Med/High) | — | 20 / 50 / 100 / 220 / 500 / 1k Ω (selectable) | 12 / 47 / 100 / 150 / 220 / 330 pF (selectable) | — | — | — | — | — | MM capacitance selectable; MC impedance selectable; mono & mute switches; ground lift |
| Rekkord Audio | F100 | N/A (turntable; F100P variant includes phono preamp) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | — |
| Reloop | Fono Preamp (various) | MM | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — |
| Focusrite | Scarlett (w/ phono adapter) | N/A (audio interface; needs external phono stage) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Audio interface line input; not a phono preamp (no RIAA EQ). Requires external phono stage. |
| Linn | Urika (internal) | MC | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | — |
| Linn | Urika II (internal) | MC | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | — |
| Naim | Stageline | MM or MC (variant-dependent) | 35 dB @1 kHz (N variant) | 60 dB @1 kHz (K & S variants) | 47 kΩ (N variant) | 470 Ω (S variant) / 560 Ω (E variant) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N: 47 kΩ; S: 470 Ω; E: 560 Ω |
| Naim | SuperLine | MC | N/A | 64 dB (1 kHz) | N/A | 10k / 1k / 500 / 220 / 100 Ω (selectable) | N/A | 100 pF / 1 nF / 5.6 nF / 10 nF (selectable) | N/A | — | N/A | THD+N < 0.005% (500 µV @ 1 kHz) | — |
| Clearaudio | Nano Phono | MM / MC | 34 dB | 54 dB | 47 kΩ | User-set | 220 pF | — | 81 dB (A) | 70 dB (A) | < 0.04% | < 0.04% | MM/MC switchable (jumpers); MM load 47 kΩ / 220 pF; MC load user-set |
| Clearaudio | Balance+ | MM / MC | 44 dB | 63 dB | 47 kΩ | 510 Ω | 220 pF | 220 pF | 89 dB (IEC A) | 74 dB (IEC A) | 0.001% (IEC A) | 0.001% (IEC A) | Fixed loading: 47 kΩ/220 pF (MM), 510 Ω/220 pF (MC); subsonic filter 20 Hz |
| Clearaudio | Basic+ | MM / MC | 41 dB | 62 dB | 47 kΩ | 510 Ω | 270 pF | 270 pF | 83 dB | 65 dB | 0.003% (IEC A) | 0.003% (IEC A) | MM/MC switchable (bottom); RIAA delay time 75/318/3180 µs |
| Heed | Quasar | MM / MC | 50 dB | 62–78 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 / 470 / 1000 Ω | — | — | 80 dB (A-wtd) | 66 dB (A-wtd) | 0.08% (1 kHz, 100 mW) | 0.08% (1 kHz, 100 mW) | MC sensitivities: 100 / 220 / 600 µV; MC impedance: 100 / 470 / 1000 Ω |
| Heed | Quasar 2 | MM / MC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Musical Surroundings | Phonomena II+ | MM / MC | 40 / 44 / 46 / 50 dB (switchable) | 54 / 56 / 60 dB (switchable) | 47k / 100k Ω (selectable) | 30 / 50 / 75 / 100 / 150 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 / 1k Ω (selectable); 47k Ω (for HO MC) | 100 / 200 pF (switchable; some documents cite 200 / 300 pF) | — | — | — | — | — | Gain (dB): 40/44/46/50/54/56/60. Resistive loading (Ω): 30/50/75/100/150/200/300/400/500/1k/47k/100k. Capacitance: 100/200 pF (per manual; some docs cite 200/300 pF). |
| Musical Surroundings | Nova II | MM / MC | 40 / 44 / 46 / 50 dB (switchable) | 54 / 56 / 60 dB (switchable) | 47k / 100k Ω (selectable) | 30 / 50 / 75 / 100 / 150 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 / 1k Ω (selectable); 47k Ω (for HO MC) | 200 / 300 pF (switchable, per manual) | — | — | — | — | — | Gain (dB): 40/44/46/50/54/56/60. Resistive loading (Ω): 30/50/75/100/150/200/300/400/500/1k/47k/100k. Capacitance: 200/300 pF (per manual). |
| Rothwell | Simplex | MM (incl. high-output MC) | 42 dB | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | 150 pF | N/A | > 87 dB | N/A | — | N/A | — |
| Rothwell | Rialto | MM / MC | 42 dB | 62 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | 150 pF | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rothwell | Headspace | MC | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | — |
| Exposure | XM3 | MM / MC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Audio-Technica | AT-PEQ30 | MM / MC | 34 dB | 54 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | — | — | > 80 dB | > 60 dB | 0.1% (1 kHz) | 0.1% (1 kHz) | MM: 47 kΩ; MC: 100 Ω |
| Audio-Technica | AT-PEQ3 | MM | 36 dB (nominal) | N/A | 47 kΩ | N/A | — | N/A | 90 dB (A-weighted) | N/A | 0.005% (1kHz) | N/A | — |
| Audio-Technica | AT-PEQ20 | MM / MC | 34 dB | 54 dB | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | — | — | > 80 dB | > 60 dB | — | — | MM: 47 kΩ; MC: 100 Ω |
| Turntable Lab / JDS Labs | PH01 | MM | 35 dB | — | 47 kΩ | — | — | N/A | — | N/A | — | N/A | Fixed MM load |
| Fono Acustica | Phono Stage (various) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Audio-Technica | PEQ20 | MM | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Audio-Technica | PEQ3 | MM | 36 dB (nominal) | — | 47 kΩ | — | — | — | 90 dB (A-weighted) | — | 0.005% (1kHz) | — | — |
| Generic | PP500 (various no-name units; not an official Behringer model) | MM | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rekkord Audio | F100P (turntable with built-in phono preamp option) | MM / MC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JDS Labs / Turntable Lab | PH01 Phono Preamp (retired) | MM / MC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Simaudio | MOON 110LP v2 | MM / MC | 40 dB (selectable) | 60 dB (selectable) | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω (selectable) | 0 / 100 pF (selectable) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Simaudio | MOON 310LP | MM / MC | 40 dB (selectable) | 66 dB (selectable) | 47 kΩ (selectable) | 10 / 100 / 470 / 1k / 47k Ω (selectable) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Gain settings (jumpers): 40/54/60/66 dB; Input impedance & capacitance selectable |
| Darlington Labs | MP-7B | MM / MC | 40 / 44 / 48 dB (switchable) | 55 / 59 / 63 / 67 dB (switchable) | 38k / 47k / 56k / 62k / 100k / 1M Ω (switchable) | 60 / 100 / 200 / 470 Ω, or 62k Ω (switchable) | 0 / 50 / 100 / 150 / 200 / 250 / 300 / 350 pF (switchable) | — | >78 dB (A-weighted) | >71 dB (A-weighted) | ≤0.07% THD @ 0.5V out, 1 kHz, 10k load | ≤0.07% THD @ 0.5V out, 1 kHz, 10k load | Resistive: 38k/47k/56k/62k/100k/1M Ω (MM); 60/100/200/470 Ω or 62k Ω (MC). Capacitance (MM): 0–350 pF in 50 pF steps. |
| Dynavector | P75 Mk4 | MM / MC (LO/HO) / DrT | 40 dB (MM); 53 dB (HO MC) | 60 dB (LO MC); 63 dB (DrT) | 47k Ω | 30 / 60 / 100 / 220 / 470 Ω (LO MC); 100 Ω (DrT); 47k Ω (HO MC) | 100 / 200 / 300 pF (selectable) | 660 / 760 / 860 pF (selectable, LO MC & DrT) | — | — | — | — | MM/HO MC: 47k Ω with 100/200/300 pF. LO MC: 30/60/100/220/470 Ω with 660/760/860 pF. DrT: 100 Ω with 660/760/860 pF. |
| Cyrus | Phono Signature | MM / MC (4 inputs, each configurable) | Fixed (MM inputs pre-optimised; gain adjustment disabled) | 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 dB (selectable) | 47 kΩ (typical MM) | 11 / 16 / 33 / 47 / 100 / 150 / 333 / 500 / 1k / 47k Ω (selectable) | — | 220 pF / 1 nF / 2 nF / 3 nF (selectable) | 87 dBA (MM) | 79 dBA (MC) | — | — | 4 selectable inputs; remote-adjustable loading; warp (subsonic) filter on/off |
| Schiit | Stjarna | MM / MC | 40 dB (MM) / 60 dB (MC) (mode dependent) | 60 dB (MC mode) | 47 kΩ | 10–350 Ω (selectable) + 47 kΩ (MM) | 50–400 pF (selectable) | 50–400 pF (selectable) | — | >68 dB (A-wtd, ref 2V RMS) | — | <0.6% (ref 2V RMS) | Resistive: 10–350 Ω & 47kΩ; Capacitive: 50–400 pF; LF filter: switchable 2‑pole @ 15 Hz (passive) |
| iFi | ZEN Phono 3 | MM / MC | 36 dB (MM) | 48 / 60 / 72 dB (MC High/Low/V‑Low) | 47 kΩ | 47 kΩ (MM/MC High); 1kΩ/400Ω/100Ω (load button options) | 100 / 200 pF (selectable) | 100 / 200 pF (MM/MC High) | EIN (A‑weighted): −151 dBV | EIN (A‑weighted): −151 dBV | 0.0027% (MM, ref 2V bal / 1V SE) | — | Independent gain + loading selection; load button provides resistive & capacitive options |
| SOTA | Pyxi | MM / MC | 45 dB (@ 1 kHz) | 65 dB (@ 1 kHz) | 47 kΩ (via DIP: 47k/470/220/150 Ω options) | 150 / 220 / 470 Ω (DIP selectable) | 47 / 147 / 267 / 367 pF (DIP selectable) | — | 98 dBA (10 mV ref, input shorted); 78 dBA (representative load) | 82 dBA (1 mV ref, input shorted) | <0.0002% @1kHz (10 mV); <0.001% @10kHz (100 mV) | <0.0002% @1kHz (1 mV); <0.0003% @10kHz (10 mV) | Resistance DIP: 47k/470/220/150 Ω; Capacitance DIP: 47/147/267/367 pF |
| NAD | PP 3i | MM / MC | 35 dB (1 kHz) | 58 dB (1 kHz) | 47 kΩ + 200 pF | 100 Ω + 180 pF | 200 pF | 180 pF | 76 dB (A-wtd, w cartridge) | 78 dB (A-wtd, w cartridge) | < 0.03% | < 0.03% | Fixed: MM 47 kΩ + 200 pF; MC 100 Ω + 180 pF |
| Cambridge Audio | CP2 | MM / MC | 39 dB @ 1 kHz | 55 dB @ 1 kHz | 47 kΩ | 100 Ω | 220 pF | 220 pF | 86 dB (MM) | >72 dB (MC) | <0.009% (20 Hz–20 kHz) | <0.009% (20 Hz–20 kHz) | Fixed: MM 47 kΩ + 220 pF; MC 100 Ω + 220 pF |
| Chord Electronics | Huei | MM / MC | 40–60 dB (selectable) | 60–70 dB (selectable) | 47 / 68 / 100 kΩ (selectable) | 5–1000 Ω (selectable) + optional 2.2 µF load | — | Optional 2.2 µF load | — | — | — | — | Selectable gain & loading (MM/MC) |
| Trichord Research | Dino Mk3 | MM / MC | 48 / 52 dB (switchable) | 52 / 63 / 70 / 74 dB (switchable) | 47k Ω | 33 / 100 / 1k Ω (switchable); 47k Ω option | 100 pF | 100 pF (MM/MC); 1000 pF (MC option) | — | — | — | — | Resistance: 33Ω / 100Ω / 1kΩ / 47kΩ. Capacitance: 100 pF or 1000 pF. Gain presets (by sensitivity): 48/52/63/70/74 dB. |
| AVID | Pellar | MM / MC | 48 dB | 60 / 70 dB (switchable) | 47k Ω | 500 Ω (standard) / custom (per manufacturer) | 100 pF | 100 pF | < -81 dB (noise, MM) | < -67 dB (noise, MC) | < 0.001% | < 0.001% | Gain: 48/60/70 dB. Resistance: 47kΩ (MM) / 500Ω (MC) / custom. Capacitance: 100 pF. |
| SMSL | PH-1 | MM | 46 dB | N/A | 47k Ω | N/A | 150 pF (specified) | N/A | 82 dB (A-weighted) | N/A | 0.008% (THD+N) | N/A | Fixed 47k Ω, 150 pF (MM). |
| Parks Audio | Waxwing | MM / MC (DSP phono stage) | -4 to 72 dB (1 dB steps, via app) | -4 to 72 dB (1 dB steps, via app) | 47k Ω (selectable) | 200 Ω (selectable) | 50 pF (nominal, per manufacturer/forum statements) | 50 pF (nominal) | — | — | — | — | Selectable 47k Ω (MM) or 200 Ω (MC) via app (additional options may exist depending on firmware). |
Tip: this table is a quick index of what’s included. For the most readable view, use the side-by-side comparer above.