Audio Research PH9
Five impedance settings
SPECIFICATIONS
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Type / Topology |
All‑tube phono stage · single‑ended signal path with discrete circuits |
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Frequency response (RIAA) |
±0.2 dB RIAA, 5 Hz – 20 kHz; 1 dB points below 0.3 Hz and above 80 kHz |
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Total Harmonic Distortion |
< 0.015 % at 3 V RMS, 1 kHz |
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Gain |
58 dB at 1 kHz |
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Input impedance |
Selectable: 47 kΩ · 1000 Ω · 500 Ω · 200 Ω · 100 Ω |
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Output impedance |
200 Ω; recommended load: 50 kΩ – 100 kΩ, 100 pF (10 kΩ min, 2000 pF max) |
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Output polarity |
Non‑inverting |
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Maximum input level |
80 mV RMS @ 1 kHz |
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Rated outputs |
0.5 V RMS (10 Hz – 60 kHz) into 100 kΩ load; < 0.5 % THD at 0.46 V balanced output |
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Controls |
6 push‑buttons: Power, Menu, Option, Enter, Input, Mute |
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Power supplies |
Electronically regulated high and low voltage supplies; automatic warm‑up/brown‑out mute |
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Noise |
~77 dB (shorted inputs) |
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Tube complement |
3 × 6H30P dual triodes (signal path) + 1 × 6550WE and 1 × 6H30P in power supply |
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Power requirements |
100‑125 VAC 60 Hz / 200‑250 VAC 50/60 Hz · 120 W max · 2 W standby |
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Dimensions (W × H × D) |
19″ (48 cm) × 6.5″ (13.7 cm) × 13.7″ (34.8 cm) |
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Weight |
15.4 lbs (7 kg) net · 23.5 lbs (10.7 kg) shipping |