NEW PHONO PREAMPLIFIER FROM CH PRECISION

Following the introduction of the L10 and M10 amplifiers, CH Precision has announced the release of the partnering phono-stage, the new P10, and claims that it represents a whole new level of sophistication and musical reproduction.

What you get is:

• Two-box product with massive, dedicated power supply and ultra low noise-floor.
• All-new circuit with three separate gain stages to reduce noise.
• Two-stage passive EQ.
• Four independently configurable XLR/RCA phono inputs:
• Two trans-impedance current sensing MC inputs.
• Two conventional, fully discrete, voltage-sensing MC/MM inputs.
• Higher gain and finer gain adjustment (3dB steps rather than 5dB) on all inputs.
• User-selectable local/global feedback.
• Unprecedented range of loading options on voltage inputs.
• Seven optional EQ curves for EMI, Columbia (LP), Decca (London), Teldec (DGG), NARTB/NAB, Capitol (AES) and Philips.
• An improved user interface, including handy IR remote control for all main functions.
• Improved cartridge gain/loading wizard to aid set up.

The P10 has a noise floor that’s 5dB lower than the P1, 45 to 78dB of gain in 3dB steps (that’s 8dB more than the P1), four independent phono inputs, and as many as eight different record replay EQ curves. Plus it has remotely selectable Neumann pole for all EQ curves, local/global feedback and stereo/mono switching, and a high-pass filter.

The company says the P10 incorporates the improved mechanical grounding system employed on the other 10 Series products and is available in the same choice of three different finishes. You also get the choice of balanced (XLR) or single-ended (RCA) connections for all inputs, the provision of balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA and 50Ω BNC) outputs, the option of current-sensing (trans-inductance) or voltage sensing MM/MC inputs (with the loading options available for the latter)…and you have the opportunity to double up to a full, four-box P10 True Monaural configuration.

Prices vary with country, but the US dollar and Euro prices are as follows:

P10 Twin Chassis Phono-stage: US$76,000 / €77,000

P10 Four Chassis True Monaural Phono-stage: US$132,000 / €132,000

Optional EQ Cards /pair: US$2,250 / €2,200

If you are in Munich for the High End Show, you can visit CH Precision in Atrium 4.1, Room F118.

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