STILO Pure Phono (MM/MC) preamplifier in Class “A”: £6500

The name "STILO" refers to both the Italian word for "stylus" and the concept of "style" in its traditional sense—representing the unique choices and distinctive expression that define a particular school of thought, whether in literature, music, or art. This perfectly reflects the MastersounD philosophy, with the Stilo offering a recognisable and unique sound signature.

Designed for use with both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, the Stilo provides a range of adjustable settings to optimise performance. Input impedance options include 47k ohms for MM cartridges and multiple settings (40, 100, 200, 400, and 800 ohms) for MC cartridges. The input capacitance is adjustable between 0, 150, 270, 470, and 560 pF, allowing precise fine-tuning to match your cartridge. It features two selectable gain levels—60dB for MC and 40dB for MM (with a -5dB low option).

Inside, the Stilo incorporates high-quality, custom-made components, including Lundahl step-up transformers. Powered by 3 x ECC83 tubes, this all-tube phono preamplifier delivers outstanding performance with an incredibly natural sound. With a bandwidth ranging from 1 Hz to over 100 kHz at 0 dB, the Stilo ensures every detail of the music is faithfully reproduced, bringing new life to the sound in vinyl grooves.