Short summary

A high-quality moving-coil phono stage designed to maximise any low-output MC cartridge. It offers full gain and loading adjustment via rear dip switches, compatible with many cartridges, in a redesigned case.

Key info

  • Phono stage for low output moving coil cartridges
  • Full adjustability for gain and loading
  • Rear panel dip switches for settings
  • Designed to complement Rega moving coils
  • Compatible w/ a wide range of third-party cartridges
  • Redesigned case matching the Fono MM MK5

Specifications

Technical specifications
Frequency response 13 Hz (-3 dB) to 100 kHz (-0.3 dB)
Output Impedance 200 Ω

Description

The Fono MC MK4 has been designed to be effective, easy to use, and above all, to reproduce music. The Fono MC MK4 uses the Linear Systems low noise LSK389 FET in an all discrete input stage where low noise and linearity are vitally important to get the best from an MC cartridge. Because of the high input impedance of FET, the loading effects of the amplifier circuit are minuscule and do not affect the performance of the cartridge.

Features:

  • Dedicated moving coil phono stage
  • Simple connectivity and operation
  • Fully adjustable via DIP switches via rear panel
  • MUSE operational amplifier used in RIAA equalization amplifer
  • Two selectable gain settings
  • Default factory settings matched for all Rega MC models
  • Latest design custom casework
  • Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

A MUSE operational amplifier is used in the RIAA equalization amplifier. Polypropylene capacitors have been used in the signal path and in the RIAA equalization circuits. There is selectable input loading for both resistance and capacitance along with two different gain settings located on the back panel making the Fono MC MK4 compatible with most low output MC cartridges. The new Fono MC MK4 circuit resulted from the development work carried out on the hugely successful Aria phono amplifier.

The aesthetic design of the Fono MC MK4 was as important as the quality of its electrical capabilities, so it benefits from the same new aluminium case as the Rega Neo MK2 PSU and Fono MM MK5 phono stage, giving it a design which offers a familiar feel and moreover brings it in line with its illustrious bigger brothers.

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