BALANCE REFERENCE

Excellence in Every Detail

Clearaudio specialises in analogue music playback, taking responsibility for promoting continuous technological development to establish new standards in audiophile listening pleasure. Their commitment to perfection in manufacturing and measurement is reflected in superior sound quality, offering the purest listening experience. This dedication is evident in their meticulous attention to even the tiniest details.

Without exception, Clearaudio's electronics are crafted from selected components of the highest material quality. The company's systems are designed to ensure optimal performance, with power supplies separated from sensitive circuits to avoid any adverse effects from mains electricity voltages. Additionally, their amplifiers feature non-magnetic MPC RCA plugs that have been carefully designed in-house.

For Clearaudio, quality and uncompromising natural music reproduction follow one guiding principle: excellence demands innovation. By continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible, Clearaudio is dedicated to creating products that inspire listeners to experience music in new and extraordinary ways.

The Balance reference phono is a world-class phono stage designed for enthusiasts, featuring two fully independent, symmetrical phono preamplifiers. It offers complete flexibility with balanced (XLR) or single-ended (RCA) inputs and outputs, alongside adjustable input impedance for compatibility with most cartridges.

Equipped with a sophisticated volume and input circuit, it includes a remote control for effortless operation and two high-performance headphone connections. A dual-mono power supply, housed in its own aluminium chassis, ensures pristine sound quality.

The Balance reference phono is the ultimate choice for analogue aficionados, combining unparalleled performance with total versatility.

Useful Documentation - BALANCE REFERENCE PHONO

BALANCE REFERENCE PHONO SPECIFICATIONS


Mode:

MM / MC switchable
Subsonic filter switchable @20Hz (-18dB / Oct)
Stereo / Mono switchable

THD:

< 0.001% (IEC A)

Signal-to-noise ratio:

- 89dB @ 5mV / MM mode (IEC A)
- 79dB @ 500uV / MC mode(IEC A)

Headroom:

> + 21dB @ 1kHz

Max. output voltage:

> 12V

Amplification:

+ 46dB (MM mode)
 + 66dB (MC mode)

RIAA accuracy:

± 0.1dB @ 20Hz - 100kHz

Input load:

50kΩ / 50pF (MM mode and MC mode)
+150pF, +270pF, +400pF (MM mode)
10kΩ, 5kΩ, 1000Ω, 500Ω, 100Ω, 50Ω (MC mode)

RIAA:

75μs / 318μs / 3180μs, 2 passive filter

Channel separation:

> 95dB @ 1kHz (IEC A)

Output impedance:

150Ω (balanced XLR)
75Ω (unbalanced RCA)

Inputs:

unbalanced (RCA)
balanced (XLR)

Outputs:

unbalanced (RCA)
balanced (XLR)
headphone output (Jack 6.3mm)

Power consumption:

Max. consumption: 12 watts
Standby mode: < 0.5 watts
Off mode: 0.0 watts

Power supply:

2x ± 18V DC
(external power supply 2x ± 21V DC), 1.4m cable length

Total weight PREAMPLIFIER:

Approx. 2.9kg

Total weight POWER SUPPLY:

Approx. 2.2kg

Dimensions preamplifier (W/D/H):

Approx. 9.45 × 5.71 × 3.07 inches
(6.22 inches depth with RCA)

Dimensions power supply (W/D/H):

Approx. 240 × 145 x 78mm

FINISHES:

Silver, Black

warranty:

3 Years