This item is a showroom model that has never left the store, is in open-box condition, and has only been used for in-store demonstrations.

The equalizer components rely on differential emitter bypass channels incorporating new circuitry that significantly lowers circuit impedance. SOULNOTE's original perfectly balanced non-NFB circuits are free of electrical stress and do not require phase compensation nor do they poise band limitations. These circuits can fully accommodate photoelectric cartridges, which are uninhibited by the weight and inductive resistance limitations of coils and magnetic circuits. The combination of the photoelectric system's exceptional transient responsiveness with non-NFB produces a shockingly vibrant and vivid music soundscape.

Photoelectric cartridges do not support past Toshiba or Trio cartridges.

Non-NFB phono equalizer circuits dedicated to photoelectric cartridges

Soulnote E-1 Phono Equalizer:

Type:
Dual-Monaural, Fully Balanced Phono Preamplifier (Equalizer) with External Power Supply

Amplification & Equalization:
Circuit Topology: Dual-monaural, fully discrete, fully balanced from input to output with no operational amplifiers (Op-amps)
RIAA Equalization: Passive RIAA network with active amplification stages. High-precision, hand-matched components.
Equalization Accuracy: ±0.2dB (20Hz-20kHz)
Gain Stages: 3-stage JFET amplification (two gain stages plus cathode-follower output stage)
Gain Settings (MM): 46 dB, 52 dB, 58 dB, 64 dB (via front panel and remote)
Gain Settings (MC): 60 dB, 66 dB, 72 dB, 78 dB (via front panel and remote)
Input Impedance (MC): 30, 50, 100, 300, 1k Ω (selectable via internal DIP switches)
Input Capacitance (MM): 100pF, 200pF, 320pF, 420pF (selectable via internal DIP switches)
Input Overload Margin (1kHz, MC/1Ω): > 40dB
Output Impedance: 100 Ω (balanced), 50 Ω (unbalanced)

Inputs & Outputs:
Inputs: 1 x Balanced (XLR), 1 x Unbalanced (RCA)
Outputs: 1 x Balanced (XLR), 1 x Unbalanced (RCA)

Power Supply:
Unit: Dual-monaural, external linear power supply unit (E-1P) with massive toroidal transformer
Voltage Regulation: Independent discrete regulators for each channel and critical stages
Mains Input: AC 120V / 230V (switchable), 50/60Hz
DC Output to Main Unit: 24V

General:
Main Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 107 x 395 mm (excluding connectors)
Power Supply Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 107 x 395 mm (excluding connectors)
Main Unit Weight: 16.0 kg
Power Supply Unit Weight: 14.0 kg
Chassis Construction: Solid aluminium billet faceplate and extensive internal framing for vibration control
Remote Control: Full-function aluminum remote included (power, input, gain selection)
Power Consumption: 18W
Included Accessories: External Power Supply Unit (E-1P), Remote Control, Power Cable, User Manual