Kora PHONO STAGE Phono Preamp

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.

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