NAGRA Classic Phono
After many years of success and esteem, the Nagra VPS is replaced by the CLASSIC PHONO
The VPS, itself inspired by the legendary Nagra PL-P, is a very respected phono stage.
The VPS was the base we used and the obvious product to benchmark the new design.
DESIGN
- New generation Nagra custom made input transformers
- Full tube in Class A totalizing four triodes
- Featuring two inputs, one MC / MM and one MM
- Adjustable and customizable cartridge loading
- Selection of RIAA, TELDEC and COLUMBIA curves
- Accommodates mono cartridges
- Mono selector for mono records made with a stereo cutter
- Adjustable gain from 38 to 64 dB
- New built-in silent power supply, can be upgraded with a Classic PSU
INPUTS
The MC input features a new generation of custom made Nagra transformer using the special magnetic core of the HD PREAMP.
The gain selection on the front panel allows you to match the cartridge or the record very easily.
For MC cartridges, gain of 54 or 64 dB, for MM, 8 or 48 dB.
The various and numerous settings allow you to match your cartridge collection and the record very closely.
VACUUM TUBES
The CLASSIC PHONO exclusively uses tubes as active electronic components.
- 2x E88CC/ 6922
- 1x ECC81/B739
- 1x ECC83/B759
All the tubes are going through and individual selection by Nagra Laboratory.
ELECTRONICS
- Transformer ratio: 16 dB
- Tube stage gain MM: Gain switch LOW 37.7 dB, Gain switch HIGH 47.7 dB
- Tube stage gain MC: Gain switch LOW 53.9 dB, Gain switch HIGH 63.9 dB
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 50 kHz +0.6 dB RIAA, TELDEC, -0.2 dB COLUMBIA LP, 100 Hz – 50 kHz +/- 0.2 dB
- Signal to noise ratio: > -82 dB (ASA A) with dummy loads connected to the inputs
- Crosstalk: > -75 dB (typically > -82 dB)
- Interchannel phase: < 4° (typically 0.35°) @ 20 kHz
- Output level: 1 V RMS for 0 dB, Large tolerance to smoothly provide 2 V RMS
- Output impedance: < 500 Ω (typically 470 Ω)
- Vacuum tubes: 2x E88CC/ 6922, 1x ECC81/B739, 1x ECC83/B759
- Power supply: Internal, 100 – 240 V~ ±10% / 50-60 Hz With Mains or 1rwith optional CLASSIC PSU 1x 12.6 V / 1.5 A w (Standby <1 W)
- Power consumption: PMAX 35 W
- Mains fuse: T 500 mA, FST 5 x 20 mm 250 V
GENERAL
- Operating temperature: +15 °C to +35 °C Moderate climate, +59 °F to +95 °F
- Operating environment: Indoor only IP30
- Weight: 5.4 kg – 11.9 lbs, CLASSIC PHONO unit alone with 1x MC / MM input and 1x MC input
- Dimension: 350 (390 from nose of the modulometer to back of the connectors) x 277 x 80mm (15.4 x 10.9 x 3.2 inches) – Add 3cm or 1.2 inches with a VFS plate placed under
