{"product_id":"rega-fono-mc-mk4-phono-stage","title":"Rega Fono MC Mk4 Phono Stage","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"heading-1 uppercase\"\u003eRega Fono MC Mk4 Phono Stage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fono MC is an exceptionally high quality MC phono stage designed to maximize the potential of any MC cartridge. Although specifically to compliment the latest Rega range of moving coils you will find full adjustability for loading is available via dip switches conveniently placed on the rear panel with two different gain settings located on the back panel making the Fono MC compatible with most low output MC cartridges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fono MC has been designed to be effective, easy to use, and above all, to reproduce music. The Fono MC uses the Linear Systems low noise LSK389 FET in an all discrete input stage where low noise and linearity are vitally important to get the best from an MC cartridge. Because of the high input impedance of FET, the loading effects of the amplifier circuit are minuscule and do not affect the performance of the cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-5 uppercase\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bullet-list green-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated moving coil phono stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple connectivity and operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully adjustable via DIP switches via rear panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMUSE operational amplifier used in RIAA equalization amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo selectable gain settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefault factory settings matched for all Rega MC models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xxxlarge-6 cell module-2-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA MUSE operational amplifier is used in the RIAA equalization amplifier. Polypropylene capacitors have been used in the signal path and in the RIAA equalization circuits. There is selectable input loading for both resistance and capacitance along with two different gain settings located on the back panel making the Fono MC compatible with most low output MC cartridges. The new Fono MC circuit resulted from the design work carried out on the Aria phono amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xxxlarge-6 cell module-2-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aesthetic design of the Fono MC was as important as the quality of its electrical capabilities, so it benefits from the same aluminium case as the Rega Neo PSU and Fono MM amplifier, giving it a design which offers a familiar feel and moreover brings it in line with its illustrious bigger brothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e200 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Minimum Output Load Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5 k\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response (50 kΩ Output Load)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13 Hz (-3 dB) to 100 kHz (-0.3 dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA Accuracy (50 kΩ Output Load)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetter than ±0.2 dB 100 Hz to 100 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e24 V AC at 150 mA maximum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOAD SETTINGS FOR ADJUSTABLE MC STAGES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Sensitivity (for 200 mV Output)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 off = 133 uV \/ 4 on = 67 uV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Loading Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 and 2 off = 400 Ω \/ 1 on = 100 Ω \/ 2 on = 150 Ω \/ 1 and 2 on = 70 Ω\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Loading Capacitance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 off = 1000 pF \/ 3 on = 4300 pF \/ Gain (at 1 kHz) \/ 4 off = 63.5 dB \/ 4 on = 69.5 dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Input Level (at 1 kHz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 off = 6.7 mV \/ 4 on = 3.4 mV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory settings for all Rega MC cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImpedance 100 Ω \/ Capacitance 1000 pF \/ Gain Setting High\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Music Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51268128538905,"sku":"0312newrega","price":555.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/4225\/1545\/files\/Rega_Fono_MC_Mk4_Phono_Stage_1.jpg?v=1769016214","url":"https:\/\/tmraudio.com\/products\/rega-fono-mc-mk4-phono-stage","provider":"The Music Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}