Kora PHONO STAGE Phono Preamp
Call, TEXT or Contact Us to Order: 410-239-2020
Before ordering this piece of high-fidelity awesomeness, we ask that you call, text, or email us. Some of our brands don’t allow direct online sales, and more importantly, we want to make sure it’s the right fit for your system, your room, and your goals. You’ll connect directly with Mike, our owner and setup expert, for no-pressure guidance to get it right the first time.
*Free Delivery and Shipping
*Free Delivery and Shipping
Free shipping for most items over $100! Local delivery up to 500 miles more with minimum qualifying purchase.
Items not in stock may take 5-8 weeks depending on the manufacturer build time. See our shipping policies for details. We will contact you after your order.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Sign up for exclusive offers.
Kora PHONO STAGE Phono Preamp
Description
Description
The Kora PHONO STAGE Phono Preamp is a true Swiss army knife for vinyl playback, engineered to unlock every subtle detail from your records while adapting precisely to the requirements of your cartridge. Built upon the professional-grade EPC1 D ultra-low-noise laboratory preamplifier, it combines advanced engineering with musical refinement. With fully programmable inputs, flexible cartridge compatibility, and premium construction, the PHONO STAGE delivers ultra-rich, lifelike analog reproduction worthy of the most demanding systems.
Key Features
- Professional-Grade Heritage: Based on the EPC1 D ultra-low-noise laboratory preamp from Kora’s professional division.
- Universal Cartridge Compatibility: Supports moving magnet, moving coil, and variable reluctance cartridges.
- Fully Programmable Inputs: Four inputs with adjustable gain, impedance, capacitance, and connection type.
- Balanced & Unbalanced Options: Two RCA and two XLR inputs, with simultaneous RCA and XLR outputs.
- Advanced Analog Refinement: Cartridge demagnetisation, rumble control, and subsonic filter (‒6 dB at 7 Hz).
The Listening Room Difference
We’re a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on trust, not hype. Whether you’re visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don’t just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimension | 320 × 91 × 280 mm |
| Chassis Size Only | 320 × 75 × 260 mm |
| Unit Weight | 5 kg |
| Manufacturer’s Warranty | 5 years |
| Materials | Aluminium and steel |
| Finish | Mineral grey |
| Accessories | Power cord, instructions |
| Construction & Design | Toulouse, Occitania region, France |
| Electronic Features | |
| Power Supply | IEC socket 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz |
| Consumption (Stand-by) | < 0.5 VA |
| Consumption (Normal Operation) | < 10 VA |
| Special Features | Cartridge demagnetization, rumble control, ‒6 dB cutoff at 7 Hz |
| Maximum Output Voltage | 8 V RMS |
| Symmetrical Output | Analog on 3-pin male XLR sockets |
| Asymmetrical Output | Analog on RCA sockets (coaxial cable) |
| Input 1 & 2 | Analog — selectable symmetrical or asymmetrical on XLR |
| Input 3 & 4 | Analog — asymmetrical on RCA |
| Gain | Programmable: 150, 300, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, 3000 |
| Input Impedance | Programmable 50 kΩ or adjustable 10–1270 Ω (in 10 Ω steps) |
| Input Capacitor | Programmable 0–1.5 nF (in 0.1 nF steps) |
| Input Noise | 70 nV on the audio band |
| Correction | RIAA curve ±1 dB |
| Bandwidth | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Internal Impedance (Output) | < 50 Ω |
