Top Phonovorstufe aus den USA. Sehr gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis. Sehr variabel: Kapazität für MM einstellbar, der Verstärkungsfaktor 5fach verstellbar, die Impedanz ist vielfach anpassbar. Schwarze Ausführung mit Acrylfront. Externes Netzteil. Manual als Kopie dabei.

Built in California, the Phonomena II is designed for flexibility and performance. The Phonomena II circuitry is based on the discreet dual mono circuit developed by designer Michael Yee for the high-end SuperNova. The unit offers a wide variety of user-accessed settings for gain and loading to suit the needs of any cartridge or musical style.

The rear panel contains a stereo array of DIP switches that allow for different gain and cartridge
loading options. In fact, the 17 different resistive loading options and 13 gain settings (not to
mention two capacitive loading options) allow the Phonomena II to be optimally adjusted for almost
every MM or MC cartridge in existence. The loading options range from 30 Ohms to 100k Ohms and
gain settings encompass a range of 40dB to 60dB.
The rear mounted RCA inputs and outputs are serious heavy duty gold plated connectors (Praise the
Lord!) not the typical inexpensive junk jacks usually found on many other modern components. The
AC input jack is also mounted on the rear panel

Review Stereo Times:

" I was quite impressed with the amount of air and detail in the P2’s
deep, wall to wall soundstage. I was especially taken by the quality of articulation at both frequency
extremes—and was particularly impressed by the air, shimmer, and detail in the treble spectrum.

In my experience, the P2 served stringed instruments,
woodwinds, and all manner of high frequency percussive
instruments, like miscellaneous clickers and clackers, triangles,
and cymbals particularly well. I could hear the envelope of
shimmer and air around cymbals and triangles very easily. The
focus and detail offered by the P2 in the high frequencies is
excellent. It is generally quite smooth and natural, and better
focused than many phono preamps I have heard.

It will likely be much more detailed and focused than any tube phono stage in its
price range, but it will not sound as warm or romantic.

In my opinion, the Musical Surroundings Phonomena II provides a level of performance and flexibility
in its many adjustments that will be difficult to top in its price class. It will offer its many buyers a
true taste of high end sound at a fast food price.