Short summary

A compact, high-quality moving-magnet phono stage with a circuit based on Rega’s award-winning Fono MM. It also includes a USB interface, letting you transfer your vinyl to digital audio files, in a compact package.

Key info

  • Compact moving magnet phono stage w/ USB output
  • Circuit based on the award-winning Fono MM
  • USB interface transfers vinyl to digital files
  • Records albums to a computer
  • Small footprint for a desk or shelf
  • Rega's best selling phono stage

Specifications

Physical characteristics
Dimensions (HxWxD) 30 × 102 × 125 mm
Technical specifications
S/N Ratio 78 dBA ref 5 mV
Input sensitivity 5 mV for 500 mV Output
Output Impedance 100 Ω
Sampling rate 16bit 44.1/44kHz

Description

Analogue to Digital

The Fono Mini A2D is a high-quality phono pre-amplifier for use with any moving magnet cartridge. The addition of a USB interface allows you to easily transfer vinyl to your PC if required. The restyled Fono Mini A2D amplifier offers improved usability, exceptional performance and incredible value for money while promising to be a valuable addition to any hi-fi set up.

Key Features:

  • Compatible with all moving magnet cartridges
  • USB output
  • A2D functionality
  • Compact custom case design
  • Adjustable gain level to optimise performance
  • Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

To transfer vinyl to your PC, you will need to install a digital audio editor. Such software is widely available as a free download (such as Audacity), from the internet. This is a simple interface which allows monitoring of volume and balance whilst transferring your audio to your PC hard drive.

Audio editing software includes a level meter which indicates the output level achieved when playing a piece of vinyl. You should adjust the output as necessary via the ‘Level’ control located on the front panel. Always take special note of record levels to ensure optimum recording quality.

Rega is one of Britain’s best-known hi-fi manufacturers, founded in 1973 and still designing and building its products in England. Best known for its turntables, tonearms and cartridges, Rega also makes a…