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Overview Michell VTA Adjuster 2 Michell VTA Adjuster 2 Pro-Ject MC Step Up Box S3 Pro-Ject MC Step Up Box S3 IsoAcoustics zaZen Isolation Platform IsoAcoustics zaZen Isolation Platform
Summary

Please Note: This is compatible with Rega tonearms and derivatives using the original three point fixing base such as the RB202, RB303.

The Michell VTA adjuster 2 allows you to easily adjust the height of your tonearm, so it is perfectly level no matter what cartridge you choose to use. Correctly setting the vertical tracking angle (VTA) and subsequently the stylus rake angle (SRA) for your cartridge, allows the stylus to perfectly track the vinyl groove, optimising the amount of detail extracted from the recording.

The output level of MC cartridges is very low, compared to a MM (Moving Magnet) one it is about 10x lower, which means, you need a special phono amplifier. A higher gain is needed to utilize the signals, which can result in a higher noise level and distortion. The MC Step-Up Box S3 is the solution.

Key Features:

  • Sound upgrade for your MC cartridge
  • Fully passive signal path without power supply
  • Superior sound quality
  • 1:16 transformer ratio
  • Transformer with mu metal shielding
  • Input impedance matching 10 or 100 Ohms
  • Dual mono design principle
  • Highest channel separation
  • Gold-plated RCA terminals
  • Solid aluminium casing protects against interference
  • Available in silver or black

The zaZen isolation platforms are the latest addition to the award winning family of isolation products from IsoAcoustics. The zaZen provides a stable isolation platform with a low noise floor, designed for turntables and audio components.

zaZen I:

  • Width: 17" (432mm)
  • Depth: 15" (381mm)
  • Height: 1.5" (38mm)
  • Weight Capacity: 25lbs (11.3kg)

zaZen II:

  • Width: 17" (432mm)
  • Depth: 15" (381mm)
  • Height: 1.65" (42mm)
  • Weight Capacity: 40lbs (18.1kg)
ReferenceM-VTA-2PJAASTEPUPBOXS3ISC-ZAZEN
Specifications
Phono Preamplifier Specifications:
Audio Inputs1x pair RCA phono sockets
Audio Outputs1x pair RCA phono sockets
GainAt 10-40 Ohm: 21dB at 1kHz
at 40-150 Ohm: 24dB at 1kHz
Frequency range10Hz - 55kHz: +/- 1dB
Recommended Load47 kOhm / 100pF
Weight940g
Dimensions (HxWxD)65 x 206 x 153mm (164mm with sockets)
Price
£55.00
£399.00
From £199.00
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Michell VTA Adjuster 2 Michell VTA Adjuster 2 Summary

Please Note: This is compatible with Rega tonearms and derivatives using the original three point fixing base such as the RB202, RB303.

The Michell VTA adjuster 2 allows you to easily adjust the height of your tonearm, so it is perfectly level no matter what cartridge you choose to use. Correctly setting the vertical tracking angle (VTA) and subsequently the stylus rake angle (SRA) for your cartridge, allows the stylus to perfectly track the vinyl groove, optimising the amount of detail extracted from the recording.

M-VTA-2
£55.00
Pro-Ject MC Step Up Box S3 Pro-Ject MC Step Up Box S3 Summary

The output level of MC cartridges is very low, compared to a MM (Moving Magnet) one it is about 10x lower, which means, you need a special phono amplifier. A higher gain is needed to utilize the signals, which can result in a higher noise level and distortion. The MC Step-Up Box S3 is the solution.

Key Features:

  • Sound upgrade for your MC cartridge
  • Fully passive signal path without power supply
  • Superior sound quality
  • 1:16 transformer ratio
  • Transformer with mu metal shielding
  • Input impedance matching 10 or 100 Ohms
  • Dual mono design principle
  • Highest channel separation
  • Gold-plated RCA terminals
  • Solid aluminium casing protects against interference
  • Available in silver or black
PJAASTEPUPBOXS3 Specifications
Phono Preamplifier Specifications:
Audio Inputs1x pair RCA phono sockets
Audio Outputs1x pair RCA phono sockets
GainAt 10-40 Ohm: 21dB at 1kHz
at 40-150 Ohm: 24dB at 1kHz
Frequency range10Hz - 55kHz: +/- 1dB
Recommended Load47 kOhm / 100pF
Weight940g
Dimensions (HxWxD)65 x 206 x 153mm (164mm with sockets)
£399.00
IsoAcoustics zaZen Isolation Platform IsoAcoustics zaZen Isolation Platform Summary

The zaZen isolation platforms are the latest addition to the award winning family of isolation products from IsoAcoustics. The zaZen provides a stable isolation platform with a low noise floor, designed for turntables and audio components.

zaZen I:

  • Width: 17" (432mm)
  • Depth: 15" (381mm)
  • Height: 1.5" (38mm)
  • Weight Capacity: 25lbs (11.3kg)

zaZen II:

  • Width: 17" (432mm)
  • Depth: 15" (381mm)
  • Height: 1.65" (42mm)
  • Weight Capacity: 40lbs (18.1kg)
ISC-ZAZEN
From £199.00