BASIC 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 Basic V2 phono stage is anything but basic. Housed in sleek aluminium with silver or black finishes, it combines minimalist design with advanced features.
A single power switch sits on top, while the underside offers a switch for MC and MM modes, ensuring compatibility with almost any high-end cartridge. Fine-tune performance with optional settings, including a subsonic filter for low-frequency noise and RIAA equalisation accurate to 0.1dB.
The Basic V2 is the perfect all-rounder, delivering simplicity, versatility, and exceptional sound for audiophiles and music lovers alike.
BASIC V2 SPECIFICATIONS
Mode:
MM / MC switchable
Subsonic filter switchable
20Hz (–18dB / Oct.; on each channel)
THD:
< 0.002% (IEC A)
Signal-to-noise ratio:
- 72dB (MM mode)
- 67dB (MC mode)
Headroom:
+ 20dB
Max. output voltage:
> 10V (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:
> 90dB @ 1kHz
Output impedance:
10Ω
Inputs:
unbalanced (RCA)
Outputs:
unbalanced (RCA)
Power consumption:
Max. consumption: 3 watts (in operation)
Standby mode: <0.3 watts
Power supply:
± 18V DC (external wall mount power supply; 1.4m cable length)
Total weight:
Approx. 1.2kg (preamp and power supply)
Dimensions (W/D/H):
Approx. 118 × 145 (158 with RCA) × 42mm
FINISHES:
Silver, Black
warranty:
3 Years