Rega Fono MC Phono Stage

Description

FONO MC Phono stage

The Fono MC is an exceptionally high quality MC phono
stage designed to maximise 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.

The 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.

A 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 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 TTPSU and Fono MM amplifier, giving it a design which offers a
familiar feel and moreover brings it in line with its illustrious bigger
brothers. The new Fono MC circuit resulted from the design work carried out on
the Aria phono amplifier.