Pathos · Phono Stages

In The Groove

The Pathos In The Groove is a phono preamp with selectable gain, adjustable loading, and RCA plus XLR outputs.

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In The Groove

Pathos In The Groove
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From Pathos

The In The Groove is a Pathos phono preamp with broad loading and gain adjustment for matching different cartridges. It holds RIAA response within 0.2dB, offers 4 gain positions with 6 resistance and 6 capacitance settings, and has RCA and XLR outputs, split across separate preamp and power-supply chassis.

Specifications

Frequency responseRIAA ± 0,2dB
THD0,04% @1VRMS , 1KHz
Gainselectable in 4 positions62dB, 56dB, 50dB, 43dB
Input impedanceselectable in 6 settingsof resistance and 6 settings of capacitance
Max output levelUnbalanced 5,5VRMSBalanced 5,5+5,5VRMS
Analogue output1 stereo unbalanced RCA, 1 stereo balanced XLR
Output impedanceUnbalanced 75 OhmBalanced 40 Ohm
Power consumption10 W max<0,5W standby mode
Preamplifier260mm (D) x 200mm (W) x 70mm (H)
Power supply230mm (D) x 60mm (W) x 70mm (H)
WeightNet Preamplifier 2,3 KgNet Power supply 1,2 Kg
Product typephono preamplifier
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