{"product_id":"soulnote-e-1-ver-2-phono-equalizer","title":"Soulnote E-1 ver.2 Phono Equalizer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVinyl, With Nothing in the Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSoulnote E-1 ver.2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfectly balanced, discrete, completely non-NFB phono equalizer that builds on the circuit layout of Soulnote's legendary ph1.0. By refusing to use negative feedback, it maximises transient responsiveness — capturing the speed, energy and micro-detail that make vinyl so compelling, and presenting it with Soulnote's signature vivid, three-dimensional realism. For the analogue listener, this is the sound of getting out of the record's way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMC and MM, Fully Balanced\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E-1 ver.2 welcomes both moving-coil and moving-magnet cartridges. MC mode offers 70dB of gain (0.5mV sensitivity) with six selectable load impedances — 3, 10, 30, 100, 300 ohms and 1k ohm — plus a balanced XLR input to exploit a cartridge's naturally balanced signal. A button switches to MM mode with 50dB gain (5mV sensitivity, 47k ohm loading). A low-cut subsonic filter tames warps and rumble, while RIAA accuracy holds to within ±0.3dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReference Engineering for the Groove\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully balanced non-NFB buffer amplifier drives the balanced XLR output at 2.8V, with a single-ended RCA output at 1.4V for conventional systems. Underneath sits a 260VA toroidal transformer and ten parallel 1,000µF filter capacitors for a rock-steady power foundation, while direct mechanical grounding via spikes and metallic insulators — fitted as standard — drain vibration away from the delicate phono signal. It's reference-grade analogue engineering, distilled into Soulnote's most accessible phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love the E-1 ver.2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely non-NFB, perfectly balanced circuit derived from the legendary ph1.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC (70dB) and MM (50dB) support with a balanced XLR input for MC cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix selectable MC load settings (3–1kΩ) to dial in any cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs, plus a low-cut subsonic filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e260VA toroidal transformer, spiked mechanical grounding and metallic insulators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the E-1 ver.2 support both MC and MM cartridges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It offers 70dB of gain for low-output moving-coil cartridges and, at the press of a button, 50dB for moving-magnet cartridges — with a balanced XLR input available for MC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat cartridge loading options does it offer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor MC cartridges you can select 3, 10, 30, 100, 300 ohms or 1k ohm; MM cartridges use the standard 47k ohm loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect it to a balanced (XLR) preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A fully balanced non-NFB buffer drives the XLR output at 2.8V, and there's also a single-ended RCA output at 1.4V for conventional systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eE-1 ver.2 Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerfectly balanced, discrete, completely non-NFB phono equalizer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMC input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5mV sensitivity, 70dB gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mV sensitivity, 50dB gain (button-selected)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMC load impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3, 10, 30, 100, 300Ω, 1kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM load impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced XLR 2.8V (non-NFB buffer), RCA 1.4V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced XLR for MC; low-cut subsonic filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRIAA deviation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.3dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260VA toroidal transformer, 10 x 1,000µF filter capacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 x 109 x 409 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Soulnote","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":47712504316081,"sku":"SNE1V2SL","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47712504348849,"sku":"SNE1V2BL","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/7723\/files\/E-1_silver_front.jpg?v=1784186882","url":"https:\/\/audionation.ca\/products\/soulnote-e-1-ver-2-phono-equalizer","provider":"Audionation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}