Aurorasound VIDA Prima Phono Preamplifier [b-Stock]

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NEW - Aurorasound VIDA-Prima

Aurorasound didn't finish surprising us! After the release of its flagship, the phono preamp VIDA Supreme, the Japanese manufacturer launches a new high-end model: the phono preamp VIDA Prima, which integrates all the know-how and the true essence of Aurorasound.

In this project, the NF type and the CR in the RIAA compensation circuit were combined, in order to reproduce a rich and massive sound, with good SNR and THD + N factors.

Chassis - The "vintage/modern" look of Aurorasound devices is preserved: the aluminium structure is covered with a wooden 'shell'.

Front and back panel - The front part offers only a LED light as an ignition indicator and the 'big and famous' Mute switch. On the back we find the RCA inputs and outputs, as well as an IEC power socket. In addition, there are 2 rotary switches: the first one allows to select the MM or MC gain, at 40 or 64dB; the second which is able to select different load settings, MM, MC high level or MC low level.

In this way the use of this device has been simplified as much as possibile.

The circuit - The RIAA internal circuit combines the NC compensation with a CR type, in order to reproduce a soft but full-bodied sound, limiting distortion and favouring a good signal-to-noise ratio.

The components - They have been selected for their performance and musicality: with Texas Instruments semiconductors, WIMA film capacitors Made in Germany, Precision resins Made in Japan...

Schotoky power supply - This time the power supply has been placed inside the VIDA Prima, around a toroidal power transformer, with fast diodes, which generates a lot of energy but remains silent, guaranteeing craftsmanship but at the same time a certain quality in audiophile experience.

With this phono preamplifier, Aurorasound offers an high performance product that preserves its identity, and the typical philosophy of this company, at a simply incredible price.

Specifications

Inputs/outputs: RCA
Impedances: MM, MC high level, MC low level
MM gain: 40dB
MC profit: 64dB
Outgoing imbalance: RCA
Output impedance: 47Ω
RIAA accuracy: +/- 0.5dB of 20-20kHz
Switch: Mute
Input Noise: MC -134dBC, MM -134dBV
THD + N: MC 0.09%, 0.009%
Size: W250 x D246 x H69
Weight: 2.2kg

Aurora sound at a glance.

Aurorasound is a company from Yokohama, Japan. Designer and director Shinobu Karaki has 28 years expierience working for Texas Instruments Japan Inc. He is also a passionate musican, music teacher and an audiophile first grade since many years. His love to music, trained ears and extensive know-how in electronics and integrated circuits makes Mr. Karaki the ideal person to design high-end audio devices.

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