The Unison Research PhonoOne delivers a pure and unaltered sound that reflects the true essence of music. Its carefully engineered circuit design ensures a listening experience embedded in acoustic authenticity.
The Unison Research PhonoOne employs a pure Class A design focusing on low distortion and high fidelity. With a gain of approximately 54dB, it is capable of handling both MM and most MC cartridges by utilizing five ECC83/12AX7 double triodes arranged in a parallel configuration to minimize noise and maximize output quality. The passive RIAA equalization circuit is finely tuned with selected components for stringent tolerances, ensuring accurate reproduction across a wide frequency range. Additionally, the preamplifier incorporates a specialized delayed muting function to prevent audible transients during warm-up and shutdown, while independent RC filters near each gain stage significantly reduce crosstalk—even at low frequencies. This meticulous attention to layout and design principles guarantees a truly natural sound with exceptional channel separation and interference rejection.
Key Features
- **Parallel Triode Configuration**: Enhances gain and reduces noise levels, resulting in a cleaner output.
- **Passive RIAA Equalization**: Ensures a precision equalization curve with tightly controlled tolerances for accurate frequency response.
- **Delayed Muting Function**: Prevents loud pops by muting the output until operating conditions are optimal, protecting both the user’s equipment and ears.
- **Customizable Input Matching**: Both resistance and capacitance can be tailored to match various cartridges for optimal performance.
- **Independent RC Filter Cells**: Minimize crosstalk at low frequencies by over 20dB compared to previous designs, allowing for a clearer audio signal.
- **Hand Soldered Wiring**: Uses shielded wire for signal integrity, further improving overall sound quality and reliability.
Technical Specifications
- Type: Stereo Phono Valve Preamplifier
- Class: Pure A
- RIAA: Passive +/- 0.1 dB (20 Hz / 20 KHz)
- Output Impedance: 800 ohm
- Outputs: 1 x Line
- Gain: 54 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.1% at 1 volt output
- Signal to Noise Ratio (S/N): -80 dB
- Inputs: 1 per MM or MC Cartridge
- Input Impedance: 47 Kohm – 100 – 50 – 22 ohm / 100 – 200 – 320 – 420 pF (modifiable)
- Feedback Factor: 0 dB
- Valves: 5 x ECC83 / 12AX7
- Power Supply: External
- Dimensions: 37.3 x 5.84 x 24.63 cm
- Net Weight: 3.6 Kg (including power supply)