AVID Hifi Pulsare II Phono Preamplifier

AVID Hifi Pulsare II Phono Preamplifier

High-Performance Phono Stage for Audiophiles

The AVID Pulsare II Phono Stage is engineered to deliver exceptional audio fidelity, building upon the success of its predecessor to provide an immersive vinyl listening experience. Designed with a fully balanced architecture, the Pulsare II ensures minimal noise and distortion, allowing listeners to experience their vinyl collections with remarkable clarity and detail.

Versatile and User-Friendly Design

The Pulsare II offers extensive flexibility to accommodate various phono cartridges and user preferences. Gain, resistance, and capacitance settings are easily adjustable via front-panel controls, even during operation, enabling precise matching to a wide range of cartridges. The inclusion of mono and subsonic filters further optimizes playback quality, while the ability to connect two cartridges simultaneously adds convenience for users with multiple tonearms or turntables.

The AVID Pulsare II Phono Stage combines meticulous engineering and premium components to offer audiophiles a versatile and high-performance solution for exceptional vinyl playback

Specifications

Noise: < -81dB (MM), < -67dB (MC)
Distortion: < 0.001%
RIAA Accuracy: 5Hz - 70kHz ±0.5dB
Gain: 40dB, 50dB, 60dB, 70dB
Resistance Loading: 10Ω, 30Ω, 100Ω, 300Ω, 500Ω, 1kΩ, 5kΩ, 10kΩ, 47kΩ, Custom
Capacitance Loading: 100pF, 200pF, 500pF, 1.5nF, 10nF, 20nF
Subsonic Filter: 1st order slope, -3dB at 10Hz
Output Impedance: 20Ω
Power Supply: Double regulated with 300VA transformer
Voltage Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 10 Watts max
Dimensions: 290 x 240 x 100mm
Weight: 3.8kg (control unit), 6.4kg (power supply unit)