BALANCE V2

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 V2 phono stage delivers superior performance fit for any professional studio.

Housed in precision-milled aluminium (available in black), it features balanced XLR outputs, a 6.3mm headphone jack, and gold-plated RCA connections for optimal signal transmission. A simple switch toggles between MM and MC modes, automatically adapting to almost any high-end cartridge.

With high-precision RIAA equalisation (within 0.1dB), an optional subsonic filter, and a separate power supply, the Balance V2 balances audiophile-grade performance with a user-friendly design.

Useful Documentation - BALANCE V2

BALANCE V2 SPECIFICATIONS


Mode:

MM / MC switchable (at bottom)
Subsonic filter switchable (at bottom)
20Hz (- 6dB / Oct.; on each channel)

THD:

< 0.001% (IEC A)

Signal-to-noise ratio:

 - 78dB (MM mode)
 - 79dB (MC mode)

Headroom:

+ 23dB

Max. output voltage:

> 12V (at 1kHz)

Amplification:

+ 46dB (MM mode)
 + 66dB (MC mode)

RIAA accuracy:

± 0.1dB

Input load:

47kΩ / 270pF (MM mode)
500Ω / 270pF (MC mode)

RIAA:

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

Channel separation:

> 92dB (at 1kHz)

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: 6.6 watts
Standby mode: < 0.3 watts
Off mode: 0.0 watts

Power supply:

± 18V DC
(+ 21V DC external power supply; 1.4m cable length)

Total weight PREAMPLIFIER:

Approx. 2.3kg

Total weight POWER SUPPLY:

Approx. 1.4kg

Dimensions (W/D/H):

Approx. 240 × 145 (158 with RCA) × 62mm 

FINISHES:

Silver, Black

warranty:

3 Years