Clearaudio Balance V2 Phonostage

Clearaudio Balance V2 Phonostage

How do you balance simplicity with complexity?

Clearaudio’s balance plus phono stage managed it with ease and now the new balance V2 advances its technologies while losing none of the equilibrium. On the one hand, its design remains elegantly unfussy and its operation effortlessly intuitive. And yet at the same time, the balance V2 offers an array of options to adjust and fine-tune its performance to your particular system and preferences.

The sleek casing is crafted from precision-milled aluminium, which is also available with an anodized black finish. As well as the usual RCA outputs, the balance V2 features balanced XLR outputs and a 6.3 plug headphone output. All RCA inputs and outputs are gold-plated for superior signal transmission.

Besides the manual volume control you can choose between mute and automatic mode by button. A simple switch allows you to choose between moving magnet and moving coil mode. From there, the balance V2 will automatically harmonize with almost any high-end phono cartridge without you needing to make any further adjustments.

High precision RIAA equalization achieves an accuracy of within 0.1 dB, while an optional subsonic filter attenuates any unwanted low frequency noise. A separate power supply in its own aluminium casing keeps any potential unwanted interference at bay. With this small yet high-performance package, Clearaudio effectively balances audiophile-quality technology with a simplicity that can be enjoyed by any music enthusiast. Just take a seat and enjoy.

Main Features:

• Effortless and intuitive operation
• Sleek casing crafted from precision-milled aluminium
• Balanced XLR outputs and a 6.3 plug headphone output
• All RCA inputs and outputs are gold-plated for superior signal transmission
• Includes an array of options to adjust and fine-tune its performance to your particular system and preferences

• Mode: mm/mc (subsonic filter switchable)
• Amplification @ 1 khz: +46 db (mm mode) | +66 db (mc mode)
• Input Impedance: 47 kohm / 270 pf / mm mode | 500 ohm / 270 pf / mc mode
• MM / MC Input: switchable (on bottom panel)
• RIAA: 75 μs / 318 μs / 3180 μs, 2 passive filter
• RIAA: Accuracy: ± 0.1 db
• THD: < 0.001% (iec a)
• Signal to noise ratio: 78 db (mm mode) | 69 db (mc mode)
• Channel Separation: > 92 db (@ 1 khz)
• Max. output voltage: >12 v (@ 1 khz) 
• Subsonic Filter: 20 hz (–6 db / oct.; switchable on bottom panel, on each channel)
• Power Consumption: max. consumption: 6.6 watts | Standby Mode: <0.3 watts | Off Mode: 0.0 watts
• Operation Voltage: ± 18 v dc (+21v dc external power supply; 1.4m cable length)
• Output Connections: unbalanced (rca) | balanced (xlr) | headphone output (jack 6.3mm) 
• Total Weight: approx. 2.3 kg (preamp) |approx. 1.4 kg (power supply)
• Dimensions (w/d/h in inches): preamp: 9.44 × 5.71 (6.22 with rca) × 2.44 | Power Supply: 9.44 × 5.71 × 2.44
• Dimensions (w/d/h in mm): preamp 240 × 145 (158 with rca) × 62 | Power supply: 240 × 145 × 62

UK Delivery

• FREE delivery via DPD Local By 12pm on orders to value over £300, including one hour delivery window service 'Predict & Follow My Parcel'.
• Royal Mail Special Delivery By 1pm costs between £5.00 - £10.00 on orders to value under £300, dependent on weight.
• Saturday or Sunday delivery available upon request for supplemental charge.

EU Delivery

• £25 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Road service (5-7 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
• £50 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Air service  (2-3 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
  Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

USA & Canada Delivery

• Services based on your order being shipped to the U.S. and Canada are calculated as follows:
  £100 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL international 'Day Definite' service per parcel.
  Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

Exceptions

• Not all products are available for order into Europe, USA & Canada

WARRANTY

• Full manufacturer's warranty on all new purchases. Standard warranty is typically 12 months to 2 years with some goods coming with 6 years manufacturer's warranty.
• Goods purchased in UK and EU are covered by the Consumer Contracts Regulations.