Rega FONO MINI A2D MK2 Phono Pre-Amp – Rega

A great little starter piece with USB output for the archivist.
The Fono Mini A2D is a compact high quality moving magnet disc stage with a circuit based on our multi award winning Fono MM. Our best selling phono stage also includes a USB interface which allows you to transfer your beloved vinyl to digital audio files.

Analogue to Digital
The Fono Mini A2D is a high-quality phono pre-amplifier for use with any moving magnet cartridge. The addition of a USB interface allows you to easily transfer vinyl to your PC if required. The restyled Fono Mini A2D amplifier offers improved usability, exceptional performance and incredible value for money while promising to be a valuable addition to any hi-fi set up.

To transfer vinyl to your PC, you will need to install a digital audio editor. Such software is widely available as a free download (such as Audacity), from the internet. This is a simple interface which allows monitoring of volume and balance whilst transferring your audio to your PC hard drive.

Audio editing software includes a level meter which indicates the output level achieved when playing a piece of vinyl. You should adjust the output as necessary via the ‘Level’ control located on the front panel. Always take special note of record levels to ensure optimum recording quality.

Features:

• Compatible with all moving magnet cartridges
• USB output
• A2D functionality
• Compact custom case design
• Adjustable gain level to optimize performance

Specs

• Input Sensitivity: 5 mV for 500 mV Output
• Input Loading: 47 k +100 pF
• Maximum input level: 70 mV @ 1 kHz
• Output Impedance: 100 Ω
• Signal to noise ratio: 78 dBA ref 5 mV
• Power requirements: 24 V AC 85 mA
• Input for full scale digital output: 7.5 mV
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 102 × 30 × 125 mm
• Sample rate: 16bit 44.1kHz (48kHz max) when transferring files via USB.

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