Clearaudio Balance V2 Phono Stage

ABOUT:
The Balance V2 phono stage elevates phono performance to a new level with its 2 chassis design and balanced audio operation. It is more than just a great phono stage as it can directly connected to your power amplifier and be used as a high quality headphone amplifier.

The sleek casing is crafted from precision-milled aluminum, which is available with a silver or black anodized finish to match your Clearaudio turntable. In addition to the usual RCA connections, the Balance V2 features balanced XLR inputs/outputs and a 6.3 plug headphone output. All inputs and outputs are gold-plated for superior signal transmission.

Balanced operation gives you the most music by lowering the noise floor and allows you to run extra-long balanced cables from your Balance v2 to XLR inputs on your integrated amp, line stage, or power amplifier. Use the manual volume control for headphone listening or as a system controller. You can choose between mute and automatic mode by a front panel button. Cartridge loading is pre-set for our top MM and MC cartridges with a simple switch that allows you to choose between moving magnet and moving coil mode.

High precision RIAA equalization achieves an accuracy of within 0.1 dB, while an optional subsonic filter attenuates any unwanted low frequency noise. A separate power supply housed in its own aluminum casing isolates the high gain audio circuitry.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Mode MM/MC (Subsonic filter switchable)
Amplification @ 1khz +46 dB (MM mode) +66 dB (MC mode)
Input impedance 47 kOhm / 270 pF (MM mode) - 500 Ohm / 270 pF (MC mode)
MM / MC input switchable (on bottom panel)
RIAA 75 μs / 318 μs / 3180 μs, 2 passive filter
RIAA accuracy ± 0.1 dB
THD < 0.001% (IEC A)
Signal to noise ratio -78 db (MM mode) -69 dB (MC mode)
Channel separation > 92 dB (@ 1 kHz)
Max output voltage >12 V (@ 1 kHz)
Subsonic filter 20 Hz (–6 dB / Oct.; switchable on bottom panel, on each channel)
Power consumption Max. consumption: 6.6 watts - Standby mode: Operation voltage ± 18 V DC (+21V DC external power supply; 1.4m cable length)
Output connections Unbalanced (RCA) Balanced (XLR) Headphone output (Jack 6.3mm)
Total weight Approx. 2.3 kg (Preamp) Approx. 1.4 kg (power supply)
Dimensions Preamp: 9.44 × 5.71 (6.22 with RCA) × 2.44 Power Supply: 9.44 × 5.71 × 2.44
Warranty 3 years

DOWNLOADS:
Balance V2 Manual