Phasemation EA-1200 Phono Amplifier

Description

Phasemation EA-1200 Phono Amplifier

A separate (3 units), tube type LCR non-feedback　phono-amplifier that draws out the music’s reality and the artist’s passion.

Product Outline and Concept

Having in mind that “analogs too have a lot more to go,” we released the world’s first 3 unit structure phono equalizer, EA-1000, in 2012 for all analog disc lovers and last year we released the phono equalizer EA-2000 that compiles all 6 structures of Phasemation’s phono amplifiers eliminating any small inexactness.

Now this year, after 9 years, we will release the new standard, EA-1200, which is the successor of EA-1000 which inherited the rich tones of the new dimension of EA-2000.

Phasemation EA-1200 Owner’s Manual

Received Prizes

Ongen Publishing Analog Grand Prix Gold Award
Ongen Publishing Audio Excellence Award 2022 Gold Award
Stereo Sound Publishing Stereo Sound Grand Prix Grand Prix Award
SEIBUNDO SHINKOSHA Publishing MJ Technology of the Year 2021 Analog Components Excellence Award
ONGAKU NO TOMO SHA CORP. STEREO magazine Best Buy Components 2021 Phono Equalizer over ¥500,000 1st Place
ONGAKU NO TOMO SHA COTP. STEREO magazine Best Buy Components 2022 Phono Equalizer over ¥500,000 2nd Place Classic

Main Features

A tube type LCR non-feedback phono amplifier of independent Lch & Rch composed of 3 units.

1. MC step-up transformer that is specially tuned based on the transformer containing T-1000 is built inside.
2. Newly designed vacuum tube type LCR equalizer abiding to high sound quality and the independent usefulness of the left and right.
3. Worked more on the countermeasures towards noises and more clean and powerful left/right (in common) power supply based on the EA-1000.

The EQ amplifier with the left and right divided independently and supported by a powerful power supply, the played sound with its high S/N ratio and high resolution delivers the highest degree of realism of the performer with an overwhelming sense of liveliness and good visibility of the performer on stage.

Non-feedback LCR Equalizer Due to Tube Type Unit Amplifiers Composed with Two Monaural Blocks

1. A transformer equivalent to T-1000 is built in and all three inputs can be switched to MC or MM for balanced inputs. In addition, we adopted the BAL/UNBAL switch for countermeasures towards noises when an unbalanced connection is made on the MC.
2. The non-feedback SRPP-type amplifying circuit of ECC-803S, known for its excellent transient response and sound quality, along with the low impedance output cathode follower using ECC-802S, are adopted as a unit amplifier. Enjoy a large dynamic range and glossy, lively sound quality unique to vacuum tubes.
3. The LCR type is adopted for the equalizing circuit. It minimizes power loss and inductive noise in the signal line, suppresses sound quality deterioration, and outputs information without any losses by using large coils and high-quality film capacitors.
4. Three types of equalizer curve switches are installed: RIAA for stereo, Mono 1 (for DECCA label), and Mono 2 (for Columbia label). Mono1 and Mono2 are for monaural use, enabling higher fidelity playback for DECCA and Columbia labels.

Power supply with direct heat rectifier tubes 5U4G composed of a monaural block using a high-capacity R-core transformer.

For the rectification circuit, an R-core power transformer with excessive capacity is used and a rich rectification circuit is used for each independent left and right power supplies by using two choke coils and rectifier tubes (5U4G) which in principle do not generate switching noises. Furthermore, the power supply transformer and choke coils are magnetically shielded to provide a cleaner and stronger power to the amplifier. In addition, a 3-terminal regulator DC ignition system is used for the heater power supply of the amplifier achieving a high S/N ratio.

Ensuring the quality

A 10mm-thick aluminum slant front panel pursuing the elegant design of EA-2000, a 1.6mm-thick copper-plated steel plate chassis base, and a 2mm-thick aluminum cover with a magnetic shield are used to ensure rigidity and reduce magnetic distortion.

The foot is equipped with heavy metal insulators to isolate external vibrations.

The RCA terminals are made by Flutech, renowned for their high quality and high sound quality, and the XLR terminals are plated by Neutrik to aim for total balance in the sound quality.
The highly universal and elegant polishing does not abandon the pleasure for owning this.