Introduction
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As a vinyl and tube lover and I am pleased to announce the L3 Standalone Phono Stage from AudioNote Kits. Truly the ultimate DIY Phono pre-amplifier for the DIY market. The much anticipated L3 Phono Stage Kit is now available (former known as the M3) - a perfect partner for the L3 Line Pre-amplifier or an integrated amplifier like the Kit1. Using the circuitry from the phono section of the highly acclaimed Audio Note M3 Pre-Amplifier finished product, we are making available a DIY phono stage that is second to none!
The L3 Phono Stage Kit boasts the following:
- The Standalone M3 Phono Stage Kit comes in the same large chassis that we are using for the M3 Line and the DAC Kit 2.1 - When stacking the 3 units you will have a pre-amp section of superb quality.
- Using the the very high quality Audio Note M2 Power supply section (6X5 rectified and ECL82 regulated) we provide the 12V filaments and HT for the M3 Phono Stage.
- The Phono Board itself is silver hardwired using 1W tantalums and AN copper Caps in our Signature version - This same circuit has been used in Audio Note's finished product M3 Pre-amplifiers for over a decade. We use Audio Note AN-A or AN-V (silver) cable to connect between AN silver RCA's located on the rear of the chassis for both input and output to the phono stage.
- We are planning to release our Moving Coil Step Up kit shortly which will allow users to have complete Moving Coil solution of the highest quality.
- Enquire about extreme versions of this phono stage that are not listed - you can load with 2W tants on both the power supply and the Phono Board along with Copper or Silver Audio Note capacitors! Phono-MM customers - please enquire about upgrading your phono kit to the new M3 phono stage!
- The M3 Phono Board is a sophisticated Hardwiring job - the back of the hardwire board has a stencil that shows the connections that you make - we provide you with a hardwiring strategy guide. If you are a first time builder, enquire about our half built kits where we will build the boards and you can install and perform the interwiring - the unit will come with a TEST CD to take voltage measurements and verify that all is well with your kit.
- We have made available a fast download / low resolution copy of the M3 Phono Board Hard-Wiring Guide so you can see for yourself the quality and detail of the build instructions. You will, of course, recieve a high resolution printed manual of the latest version with your kit. The downloadable version excludes the Appendix which contains the circuit diagram. See "links" at the bottom of this page.
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What`s under the bonnet? - Internal view of the L3 Phono Stage Kit (level C - signature) pic.4
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STEP UP FROM THE STANDARD KIT WITH THE LEVEL C - SIGNATURE
Top specification L3 phono stage, fitted with 1W Audio Note tantalum resistors, Audio Note Copper Foil signal capacitors, Black Gate capacitors, and AN-V cable for input and output signal wiring.
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L3`s M2 power supply unit pcb
(Level C - Signature)
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L3`s built phono stage pcb
(Level C - Signature)
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L3`s stuffed phono stage pcb
(Level C - Signature)
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Available Options and Prices
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LEVEL A: For the phono stage section only - Includes Beyschlag resistors, Audio Note Tin Foil signal capacitors, AN-A cable for input and output signal wiring.
Price (1off) - £725.00 + vat + carriage
LEVEL B: For the phono stage section only - Includes 1/2W tantalum resistors, Audio Note Tin Foil signal capacitors, AN-A cable for input and output, and Black Gates.
price (1off) - £835.00 + vat + carriage
LEVEL C Signature:For the phono stage section only - Includes 1W tantalum resistors, Audio Note Copper Foil signal capacitors, Black Gate capacitors, and AN-V cable for input and output signal wiring.
price (1off) - £1060.00 + vat + carriage
Additional options include:
M2 PSU Upgrade: 1W tantalum resistors + all Black Gate for the Power Supply.
price (1off) - £100.00 + vat + carriage
Half Built Kits: AudioNote Kits can build and test your M3 Phono Board if required.
price (1off) - £100.00 + vat + carriage
SPECIAL OFFER: 10% off all upgrade components used on your Audio Note kit purchased through us. See the www.hificollective.co.uk shop. To take advantage of this discount orders must be called through on 01908 217202.
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Specifications
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Valve Complement | 6072/12AY7 Cascode input followed by passive EQ and 6072/12AY7 output (phono stage)
1x 6X5 rectifier & 1x ECL82 for regulation (M2 psu)
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Inputs |
1x Stereo Phono Input (Audio Note silver plated RCA's) |
| Outputs | 1x Stereo Phono Input (Audio Note silver plated RCA's) |
| Chassis dimensions | 38.1cm(15") wide, 40.64cm(16") back to front, 14.6cm(5.75") height including height from floor
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| Voltage Gain | x100 |
| dB Gain | 40dB |
| Input Impedance | 47K ohms |
What customers are saying about the Audio Note L3 Phono Stage Kit
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"Brian - I think you have another winner here!!!"
Paris Burnette (owner of M3 Line/DAC2.1 upon completion of M3 Phono)
Before I purchase the new M3 AN Phono Stage - I worried the most about the hum, treble and bass because most hi-end preamplifiers don't have tone controls. No worries at all though, NO humm at all dead quiet & excellent stereo separation, sweet sweet trebles, powerful bass, and crystal clear mids. I can finally understand what are they singing about with no tone controls. What more you can ask for.?
Overall great looking Phono Stage, sounds excellent and I think I'm gonna stick with it for a long time.
Nick
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Related links
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Low resolution/fast download M3 Phono Board Hard-Wiring Guide
General upgrade information
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