MC MM         :MM
AC POWERED    :YES
GAIN          :38dB
ADJUSTABLE    :YES 
# Inputs      :3
LOAD          :47K Ohm
NOISE FIGURE  :-80dB
HEADPHONE OUT :YES

MC MM         :NA
AC POWERED    :YES
GAIN          :UNITY
ADJUSTABLE    :NO 
# TURNTABLES  :1
LOAD          :10kOhm
NOISE FIGURE  :-85dB
HEADPHONE OUT :NA

MC MM         :MM/MC
AC POWERED    :YES
GAIN          :Front End: 36dB/56dB. Line stage: -12 +15dB  
ADJUSTABLE    :Gain. Load Resistance. Mono Mix. 12 Response Curves
# TURNTABLES  :2
LOAD          :10 - 1000 Ohm MC // 600pF.  10K - 100K Ohm MM // 100pF.
NOISE FIGURE  :-85dB MM, -75dB MC
HEADPHONE OUT :NO

MC MM         :MM
AC POWERED    :YES
GAIN          :36dB  
ADJUSTABLE    :Mono Mix. EQ. Hi cut Filters.
# TURNTABLES  :1 with hardwire phono bypass
LOAD          :47kOhm MM // 100pF.
NOISE FIGURE  :-80dB
HEADPHONE OUT :NO

• What is a phono preamp or phono stage?
  Your new record player features a magnetic phono cartridge and stylus. The phono cartridge converts the mechanical movement of the stylus into electrical signals, very small electrical signals. In order for your stereo to make use of these tiny signals, they must first be amplified- that is the job of the phono preamp. It boosts the tiny cartridge signals to a usable level that can then go on to an AUX input in your stereo or a soundcard in your computer.
• How do I know if I need a phono preamp?
  You will need a phono preamp if:
  -Your stereo is lacking phono inputs; many new stereo's leave this connection out.
  -The input selector on your stereo has no phono position.
  -You want to connect your turntable to a computer sound card .
  -You are replacing a record player that had a flip over style needle.
• Do the more expensive models sound better?
  Yes. In audio, the choice of parts and design have a great impact on overall sound quality. Designs which use discrete devices will be the most expensive because they usually involve tedious device testing and selection. Discrete designs produce more lifelike fidelity with lower noise and better soundstage presentation than IC designs. This is most likely due to the selection process which lets a designer optimize every aspect of the design. IC's, by their very nature, don't allow this degree of optimization.
• Is a phono stage also an equalizer?
  Yes. One of the most important jobs of the phono preamp is to provide the RIAA equalization. When a record is made, the bass sounds are attenuated and the treble sounds are boosted. This is done in a precise manner according to the RIAA response curve. Upon playback, the phono preamp reverses this process, boosting the bass sounds and attenuating the treble sounds precisely. The result is accurate reproduction.
• Why is equalization required?
  Mostly an outcome of history, the EQ process reduces surface noise just like Dolby NR works in tape playback. This was a boon for the 78 RPM medium and early vinyl. Todays vinyl is a pretty quiet medium and over the years it has been suggested to eliminate the treble part of the EQ curve, but it never happened. The Bass EQ has the very useful effect of getting more music on the record. The number of grooves per inch is related to the groove width and bass sounds if unattenuated, make huge grooves!
• Is RIAA the only EQ curve?
  No. The progress of disc recording can actually be measured by the advance of the EQ curve. It started with very gentle curves in the early 30's climaxing with a very steep curve in the 40's favored by broadcasters for it's noise reduction quality, and then settled back a little finalizing with what we know as the RIAA curve. Our Souvenir EQS MK12 exploits this historical perspective with 12 selectable EQ curves.
• Why do my speakers jump in and out when I play records?
  You are seeing what is commonly called "rumble". This is very low frequency energy much of which is cut in the groove by the disc cutting process.
  This can and should be removed carefully so the bass is not affected. The device that does this is called a rumble filter. This filter will have a very steep cut-off around 20 Hz and may use advanced canceleing techniques to supress both lateral and vertical rumble. Done properly, fidelity will improve because there will be less IM distortion from the speakers, and reduced affects of acoustic feedback.
  KAB has a very hi performance rumble filter model RF-1.
• What about Moving Coil cartridges?
  Low output moving coil phono cartridges require either a dedicated phono stage or a pre preamp that boosts the MC signal up to the level of a moving magnet cartridge. Our PRE-MC can do that. Our EQS MK2, and 12 can accommodate most any cartridge.

 
 OUTPUT(@5CM/S)
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 SENSITIVITY
  mV
 GAIN            MAX OUT
  dB           Vrms

 
OPTIMUM GAIN
 dB
GAIN       
 dB  
OVERLOAD
 mV@1kHz

GAIN FACTOR
 X @ 25hZ

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