Clearaudio Balance V2 Phono Stage
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Product Overview & Specifications
The Clearaudio Balance V2 is a high-performance, fully balanced phono preamplifier designed to bridge audiophile-grade precision with effortless operation. Housed in a precision-milled aluminum chassis—available in silver or anodized black—it features an external power supply in a matching aluminum casing to isolate sensitive phono circuits from unwanted electrical interference.
Equipped to handle both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges via a simple selector switch, the Balance V2 automatically harmonizes input parameters for optimal cartridge matching. Ultra-precise RIAA equalization achieves an accuracy within ±0.1 dB using passive filter architecture. Connections include gold-plated RCA inputs/outputs, balanced XLR inputs/outputs, and an integrated 6.3 mm headphone output for dedicated personal listening.
KEY FEATURES & PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES
- Dual Chassis Isolation Architecture: Features an external, dedicated power supply enclosed in a matching aluminum chassis to prevent transformer hum and power-line interference.
- MM/MC Auto-Harmonization: Bottom-mounted toggle switch selects between MM (+46 dB) and MC (+66 dB) gain modes, automatically adapting to high-end phono cartridges.
- High-Precision RIAA Equalization: Utilizes two passive filter stages to achieve an exceptional RIAA equalization accuracy within ±0.1 dB.
- Switchable Subsonic Filter: Bottom-mounted 20 Hz (-6 dB/octave per channel) filter attenuates ultra-low-frequency noise and tonearm resonance.
- Fully Balanced Input & Output Topology: Features both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR inputs and outputs, preserving low-level signal integrity across long cable runs.
- Integrated Headphone Amplifier: Front-panel 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone jack supported by manual volume control, mute button, and automatic operation modes.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Product Type | Balanced MM / MC Phono Preamplifier with Headphone Output |
| Chassis Material | Precision-Milled Aluminum (Silver or Anodized Black Finish) |
| Gain Amplification | +46 dB (MM Mode) | +66 dB (MC Mode) |
| Input Load Impedance | 47 kΩ / 270 pF (MM Mode) | 500 Ω / 270 pF (MC Mode) |
| RIAA Equalization Accuracy | ± 0.1 dB (75 µs / 318 µs / 3180 µs, 2 Passive Filters) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 0.001% (IEC A) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | -78 dB (MM Mode) | -79 dB (MC Mode) |
| Channel Separation | > 92 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Headroom / Max Output Voltage | +23 dB Headroom | > 12 V @ 1 kHz |
| Output Impedance | 150 Ω (Balanced XLR) | 75 Ω (Unbalanced RCA) |
| Audio Inputs | 1 x Stereo Gold-Plated RCA (Unbalanced), 1 x Stereo XLR (Balanced) |
| Audio Outputs | 1 x Stereo Gold-Plated RCA (Unbalanced), 1 x Stereo XLR (Balanced), 1 x 6.3 mm Headphone Jack |
| Subsonic Filter | Switchable 20 Hz (-6 dB / Octave per Channel) |
| External Power Supply | ± 18 V DC Output (+21 V DC External Adapter, 1.4 m Cable Length) |
| Power Consumption | Max 6.6 W | Standby < 0.3 W | Off 0.0 W |
| Preamplifier Dimensions (W x D x H) | 240 x 145 (158 with RCA connectors) x 62 mm (9.44" x 5.71" x 6.22" x 2.44") |
| Power Supply Dimensions (W x D x H) | 240 x 145 x 62 mm (9.44" x 5.71" x 2.44") |
| Component Weights | Preamplifier: Approx. 2.3 kg | Power Supply: Approx. 1.4 kg |
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