Stateline Phono 2
Experience your vinyl collection in a new dimension with the SteinMusic Stateline Phono 2, which offers breathtaking warmth, clarity, and depth in every playback. This high-end phono preamplifier is designed specifically for discerning music lovers and sound purists who seek to extract the very best from their vinyl. With its outstanding sound performance and flexibility, the Stateline Phono 2 is the top choice for those who refuse to compromise on their music experience.
The Stateline Phono 2 is also available in the Signature version, which comes equipped with an external power supply. This upgrade option elevates the sound quality to an even higher level by providing more precise music reproduction and an extended dynamic range. The Signature version also enhances the natural music reproduction, ensuring that every note is rendered with lifelike authenticity and emotional depth. For those looking to perfect their audio setup, the Signature version is the ideal way to further optimize the already impressive sound of the Stateline Phono 2.
Whether you choose the Standard or Signature version, the Stateline Phono 2 guarantees an unparalleled listening experience that will exceed your expectations.
Technical Specifications
Gain: 40dB for MM, 60dB for MC
Capacitance: Adjustable between 0/82/150/232pF
Impedance: 25 Ohms to 47 kOhms, adjustable in 50 steps
Exceptional Sound Quality
The Stateline Phono 2 delivers a warm, clear, and dynamic sound, reproducing your music with stunning authenticity. Every note is presented with precision and detail, making it a perfect choice for even the most demanding listeners.
Spatial Sound Reproduction
Experience remarkable spatial sound that immerses you in the recording, making the music feel as if you’re right there in the studio. The Stateline Phono 2 creates a soundstage so real and vivid that it brings your music to life.
Flexibility
With customizable settings for both MM and MC cartridges, the Stateline Phono 2 allows you to fine-tune the sound to your exact preferences. This versatility ensures it integrates seamlessly into any high-end audio setup.
Premium Design and Craftsmanship
Handcrafted with precision and using the finest materials, the Stateline Phono 2 is not only an acoustic masterpiece but also a visual one. It complements any high-end audio environment with its elegant and sophisticated design.
Reviews
The Stein Music Stateline Phono 2 Signature, paired with its separate power supply, delivers an impressive musical performance that will captivate listeners regardless of their musical taste. It offers flexibility and sound quality rarely found at this price point.“
Positive Feedback
“The Stateline Phono 2 impresses with its warm tonal color and remarkable ability to reproduce spatial sound, making the listener feel as if they are back in the recording studio.”
U-Audio
Stateline Phono 2
The Stateline Phono 2 Pre-amplifier has the following features:
Discrete matched FET Input stage. Discrete single ended Mos-FET output stage. All is fully working in Class A.
RIAA equalization is done passively for high frequencies and actively for low frequencies. Both RIAA networks are completely separated from each other. External raw power supply, so that no transformers which might create the smallest hum are located in the main housing. Internally, a special discretely-built ultra low noise voltage regulator with LEDs does an excellent job.
The signal path is extremely short due to the use of a double sided PCB with SMD parts on one side and through-hole devices on the other.
No use of any ceramic capacitors in the whole circuit. The complete board including all components is lacquered with SteinMusic Maestro lacquer to optimize mechanical resonances.
MM: Input capacity switchable 0pF, 82pF, 150pF or 232 pF
MC: Input impedance switchable between 25R and 47K in 50 steps
Amplification 60dB MC, 40dB MM
Will work fine with Aventurin 6, however it suits well with every other cartridge as it is very easily universally adjustable.
Technical Data
MATERIAL
Stainless steel housing and glass front panel, American walnut feet
INPUTS
5x line-in RCA, SPDIF-RCA, USB-A
OUTPUTS
Speaker out
COLOR
Black
Stateline Phono 2 signature
The Stateline Phono 2 Signature version is additionally equipped with a special power supply upgrade board. This board only carries the best foil capacitors, vacuum capacitors and numerous oscon capacitors in a very balanced configuration which perfectly suits the Stateline Phono 2 amplifier.
Just as the main circuit board of the Stateline Phono 2 amplifier, the complete Signature board including all components is lacquered with SteinMusic Maestro lacquer to optimize mechanical resonances.
Some SteinMusic InLine Silver is implemented into the power supply, which significantly reduces magnetic distortions.
Finally we are working with technology used in our E-Pads to get closer to perfection with the overall results.
All these features bring the potential of the Stateline Phono 2 onto a much higher level of quality.
Technical Data
MATERIAL
Stainless steel housing and glass front panel, American walnut feet
INPUTS
5x line-in RCA, SPDIF-RCA, USB-A
OUTPUTS
Speaker out
COLOR
Black
Stateline Phono 2 signature Supply
The non-compromising construction of this preamp immensely profits from the Stateline Phono 2 Signature Power supply.
Dealing with extremely small audio signals generated by the cartridge, low noise is essential for rediscovering every fine detail of the record. We took extremely great care to get away from mains noise and distortions by using three transformers.
Two of them are working as isolation transformers which effectively filter noise starting at 120Hz.
The combination of the Stateline Phono 2 Signature and the Stateline Phono 2 Signature Power supply provides u with a musical experience that is state of the art for a relatively small investment.
Setup Instructions for the SteinMusic Stateline Phono 2
For MC Cartridges:
Set to MC Mode:
Switch to MC by setting it to the ON position.
Impedance Adjustment:
Use Switches 1 – 7 to select the impedance that best suits your cartridge.
Capacitance Settings:
Ensure both capacitance switches are OFF.
Note: MC cartridges typically do not require any capacitive loading.
For MM Cartridges:
Set to MM Mode:
Set the middle switch of the block of three to MM (this is the OFF position).
Impedance Settings:
Set all impedance switches to OFF.
This configuration results in an impedance of 47K, which is ideal for MM cartridges.
Capacitance Adjustment (Optional):
Switch S8 and the upper switch of the block of three can be adjusted for additional loading:
Both S8 and the upper switch OFF: No additional capacity loading.
S8 ON, upper switch OFF: 82pF loading.
S8 OFF, upper switch ON: 150pF loading.
Both S8 and the upper switch ON: 232pF loading.
Grounding (GND) Connection:
Depending on the grounding (Earth) configuration of your audio system, it may be beneficial to connect the GND connector to Earth for the most quiet operation.