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Audiolab - PPA7 MM/MC Phono Preamplifier
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Built for Vinyl and More: Value-Laden Audiolab PPA7 MM/MC Phono Preamplifier Features a Dedicated Analog Output Stage, Selectable Loading Options, Bluetooth Transmission with aptX HD, and USB Recording Ability for Digital LP Archiving
Get more than a dependable MM/MC phono preamplifier with the Audiolab PPA7. Engineered to provide audiophile performance and exceptional flexibility, it helps deliver the levels of clarity, depth, balance, and warmth that you expect from your LPs. And with its purpose-built amplification and equalization stage, it zooms past the majority of built-in phono inputs on integrated and all-in-one units.
Complete with a dedicated analog output stage to ensure neutrality, low distortion, and accuracy, PPA7 generates internal +8.5V and -8.5V regulated rails through separate positive buck and negative inverter regulation. This single-source symmetrical supply translates into stability and clean handling of the delicate signal, assets no matter if you're using an MC or MM cartridge. Selectable MM capacitance options of 100pF/220pF couple with MC 100R/330R loading for options when matching cartridges and tuning your system.
The compact 2.2 x 8.2 x 7.1-inch (HWD) PPA7 is also built for modern wants. To wit: Bluetooth transmission with aptX HD lets you hear vinyl playback through compatible wireless headphones and speakers. And USB recording invites you to archive your record collection with selectable resolutions up to 24-bit/192kHz, with support for Mac and PC. And its record gain range of -12dB to +3dB gives you control over USB recording levels, helping optimize transfers and reduce the risk of overload when digitizing hot pressings or dynamically demanding titles.
Housed in an aluminum chassis with tactile controls and a 1.3-inch OLED display, PPA7 comes with a remote control and a dedicated current-feedback headphone amplifier in the event you wish to use it as a desktop component. To learn more about PPA7 or any of Audiolab's value-laden offerings, give us a shout at 312-433-0200.
Highlights
- High-performance MM and MC Phono Preamplifier
- User-configurable Cartridge Loading
- Dedicated Current-feedback Headphone Amplifier
- Bluetooth® Transmitter Supporting aptX HD for
- Bluetooth Headphones or Speakers
- USB-C Audio Recording Interface for PC & Mac
- 33mm (1.3") OLED Display
- Low-noise Dual Power Supply Voltage Stabilising Circuit
Downloads
User Manual (PDF, 1.026 MB)
Specifications
- Inputs: 1 x Phono (MM), 1 x Phono (MC), 1 x 12V Trigger
- Outputs: Bluetooth 5.3, 1 x RCA, 1 x Headphone, 1 x 12V Trigger
- Pre
- Gain: +46dB (Phono MM), +60dB (Phono MC)
- Input Sensitivity: 4.8mV RMS MM Gain = 0dB, (VOL = 0dB); 1mV RMS MC Gain = 0dB, (VOL = dB)
- Input Impedance: 47k ohms (MM), 100 ohms/330 ohms (MC)
- THD: < 0.003% (1kHz, VOL=0dB)
- Input Overload Margin: MC Headroom = 5.9mV RMS, (VOL = -20dB THD<0.1%); MM Headroom = 88mVrms (VOL = -20dB THD<0.1%)
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.5dB)
- Output Impedance: 120 ohms
- Signal-to-Noise ratio: >78dB (MM) A-weighted; >73dB (MC) A-weighted
- Headphone Amplifier
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.01% (1kHz, 50mW )
- Output Impedance: 2.35 ohms
- Load impedance: 20-600 ohms
- USB Record
- Sample Rate: 44.1-192kHz
- Bit Depth: 16/24bit
- General
- Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
- Net weight: 1.42kg
- Gross weight: 2.11kg
- Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D): 208 x 56 x 180
- Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D): 324 x 84 x 285
- Finish: Silver/Black
- Power requirements (depending on region): 110-240V ~ 50/60Hz
- Standard accessories: Power adaptor, Remote Control, User Manual
