PS Audio PMG Signature Phono Stage
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Product Overview & Specifications
Designed by renowned audio engineer Darren Myers, the PS Audio PMG Signature Phono Stage is a zero-feedback, fully discrete Class A preamplifier designed for ultimate analog reproduction. Honoring founder Paul McGowan as the first phono preamp in PS Audio's 50-year history to bear his name, it features a current-mode transimpedance input alongside traditional voltage inputs, eliminating cartridge loading concerns and surface noise while maximizing dynamic headroom.
Built with pure Class A FET/BJT topology, diamond buffers, and direct-coupled signal paths without output capacitors, the PMG Signature accommodates dual tonearms across moving coil, moving magnet, and transimpedance cartridges. Remote-controlled gain and loading options provide seamless adjustment directly from the listening chair.
KEY FEATURES
- Zero-Feedback Topology: Proprietary zero-feedback architecture separates surface noise from musical signals while preserving transient detail and dynamic impact.
- Current-Mode Transimpedance Input: Specialized transimpedance input path for low-output moving coil cartridges that eliminates conventional impedance matching requirements.
- Pure Class A Discrete Design: Built entirely with hand-selected discrete FETs and BJTs without integrated circuits (ICs) or capacitors in the output signal path.
- Dual Inputs & Remote Control: Accommodates two tonearms simultaneously with full remote-controlled adjustment of gain and impedance loading settings.
- Fully Balanced Signal Path: Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs/outputs with zero-feedback folded cascodes and high-current diamond buffer output stages.
- Auto-Voltage Power Supply: High-current analog power supply operating automatically on 120VAC or 230VAC (50/60Hz).
SPECIFICATIONS
| Circuit Topology | Fully Discrete Class A, Zero-Feedback, Direct-Coupled (No Output Capacitors) |
| Supported Cartridge Types | Moving Magnet (MM), Moving Coil (MC), Transimpedance (TZ) |
| Audio Inputs | MM/MC: 1x Pair XLR (Balanced) or RCA (Unbalanced) TZ: 1x Pair XLR (Balanced) or RCA (Unbalanced) |
| Audio Outputs | 1x Stereo Pair RCA (Unbalanced), 1x Stereo Pair XLR (Balanced) |
| Input Impedance Loading | 47kΩ, 1kΩ, 470Ω, 320Ω, 200Ω, 140Ω, 100Ω, 67Ω, 40Ω, 30Ω, 16Ω, 12Ω |
| Control & Integration | Infrared Remote Control Included / 2x 3.5mm DC Trigger Inputs (5–15VDC) |
| Operating Voltage / Fuses | Auto-Voltage 120VAC / 230VAC (50/60Hz) 120V: 1.6A Slow Blow | 230V: 1.0A Slow Blow |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 445 x 375 x 112 mm (17 1/2" x 14 3/4" x 4 3/8" with feet) |
| Unit Weight | 13.6 kg / 30 lbs |
| Shipping Weight / Dimensions | 15.4 kg / 34 lbs (521 x 610 x 254 mm / 20 1/2" x 24" x 10") |
| Finish Options | Black / Silver |

