REGA Fono MM MK5 Phono Stage

FONO MM MK5 Phono Stage The Fono MM MK5 phono stage has been designed to be effective, easy to use and above all, to reproduce music. The Fono MM MK5 uses a fully discrete, cascaded, complementary amplifier input stage, a configuration designed to optimise the performance of your moving magnet cartridge. Now housed in a brand new redesigned case to match the new Fono MC and Rega’s latest range of electronic components offering a modern look guaranteed to integrate in to any hi-fi system The perfect partner The aesthetic design of the Fono MM was as important as the quality of its electrical capabilities, so it benefits from the same updated aluminium case as the Rega Neo and Fono MC amplifier, giving it a design which offers a familiar feel and moreover brings it in line with its illustrious bigger brothers. The RIAA equalization has been split into two stages to minimise interaction. Polyester capacitors have been used in the signal path and polypropylene capacitors are used in the RIAA equalization circuits.   KEY FEATURES Dedicated Moving Magnet stage Simple connectivity and operation Custom case design Two stage RIAA Equalization What Hi-Fi? Award winner 2017/2018/2019/2020/2021 Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects   REVIEW & AWARDS                                                               Best phono preamps 2024: budget to high-end phono stages tried and tested - Read More "Detail is great, too, uncovering new layers of musicality and texture as it goes, especially with regard to vocals. From Beethoven to Bruce Springsteen, the Rega Fono MM is completely at home. " - Kashfia Kabir   Rega Fono MM Mk5 review - Read More "Rega may not have pushed the boat out with this latest upgrade, but it really didn’t need to. The new casework is smart enough, though the secret to the Fono MM’s success really comes down to its performance. Judged by sound quality, the Rega Fono MM Mk5 phono stage remains the one to beat at this level." - What Hi-Fi?     SPECIFICATIONS Input Sensitivity 1.7 mV for 200 mV Output Input Loading ​47 kΩ in parallel with 100 pF Maximum input level 60 mV at 1 kHz Gain 41.4 dB at 1 kHz Output Impedance 200 Ω Recommended Minimum Output Load Resistance 5 kΩ Frequency response (50KΩ output load) ​15 Hz (-3 dB) to 100 kHz (-0.2 dB) RIAA Accuracy (50 kΩ Output Load) Better than ±0.2 dB 100 Hz to 100 kHz Power Requirements 24 V AC at 80 mA maximum