Nova Phonomena Phono Preamp MM and MC

ecod123
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Nova Phonomena Phono Preamp

Versatile and well regarded phono preamp. Lots of positive reviews. This unit is in good condition. Lots of loading options via convenient dip switches for MM & MC (30 Ohms to 100K Ohms). Gain settings ranging from 40dB to 60dB, so also suitable for LOMC cartridges. Capacitive loading options of 200pF and 300pF. Ability to operate battery or AC power. Now that's a versatile phono preamp!

Power wall wart, manual and original factory box.

Forum price: $450 plus shipping from 91775. USPS Money Order or Paypal (add 3% for fees)

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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    What are you replacing it with?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • ecod123
    ecod123 Posts: 379
    Hi George! I went with a tube phono, Manley Chinook. That's lovely 7308 sound. ;)
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    Attaboy!
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    May I ask how you like this? I'm considering picking one up locally. But is the version 2.
    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • ecod123
    ecod123 Posts: 379
    Mickey,
    Not sure about the difference between the two versions but I would guess they share at least some similarities.
    For my Nova, I love the versatility of the settings available, allowing me to dial in my many carts. In my system, It has superb details delineation, very neutral but not lean, and across the board realism. Instruments just sounded so realistic. There is texture to the voices.
    Battery option has a quieter background but the AC option has a little more heft.
    You should check out the many reviews, as they probably explain it better than me.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    IIRC it is a dual mono design
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • ecod123
    ecod123 Posts: 379
    Yes, it is. Probably one of the key aspects of the design that make it performs so well at this price point.

    George, what are you running for phono preamp now?
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    Cinemag SUT and a Scomp built Hagerman Cornet II via way of Carl
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited November 2015
    I had a phenomena I I and it was very sweet. The I I had a Walwart ps instead of a battery
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  • thevu
    thevu Posts: 1
    Still available?
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  • ecod123
    ecod123 Posts: 379
    thevu wrote: »
    Still available?

    Sold awhile back.
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