The document describes two versions of the Kora 3T MC phono preamplifier optimized for moving coil cartridges. It provides specifications for each version including load capacitor, RIAA network components, FET matching, noise levels, power supply, price, and common specifications.
The document describes two versions of the Kora 3T MC phono preamplifier optimized for moving coil cartridges. It provides specifications for each version including load capacitor, RIAA network components, FET matching, noise levels, power supply, price, and common specifications.
The document describes two versions of the Kora 3T MC phono preamplifier optimized for moving coil cartridges. It provides specifications for each version including load capacitor, RIAA network components, FET matching, noise levels, power supply, price, and common specifications.
The document describes two versions of the Kora 3T MC phono preamplifier optimized for moving coil cartridges. It provides specifications for each version including load capacitor, RIAA network components, FET matching, noise levels, power supply, price, and common specifications.
The new Kora 3T MC phono stage is optimised for Moving Coil cartriges with the output from 0.3 mV to 0.6 mV. It shares it's topology and basic features with MM version: single-ended class A, passive RIAA equalisation, local negative feedback (what is called “Zero Negative Feedback” by some manufacturers), low output impedance, excellent stability and frequency response. Two versions of the Kora 3T phono stage are available, sharing exactly the same circuit but different in components quality and price. The table below gives a brief overview of these versions. All units are hand- built, thoroughly tested in our workshop near London and carry a 1 year warranty. The “Limited Edition” version is supplied with measurement results for each unit.
“Kora 3T Special Edition MC” “Kora 3T Limited Edition MC”
Load capacitor Polystyrene 1% Polystyrene 1%
RIAA network Polystyrene 1% capacitors, 1% Polystyrene 0.5% capacitors, metal film resistors 0.5% selected resistors FETs Matched to <5% Matched to <3% and selected for lowest noise DC biasing User adjustable User adjustable RIAA (50Hz-20kHz) ± 0.3dB ± 0.2dB SNR (A-wtd ref. 1V output) >73 dB >77 dB Power Supply High Performance 24V regulated Ultra Low Noise 24V regulated LED colour Blue Blue-Green UK RRP*(incl. P/S) £495 £995 (* - Inclusive of VAT when applicable)
Common specification for all versions
Input Impedance 100 Ohm || 1000 pF
Gain @ 1 kHz 62 dB Frequency Response @ -1 dB Better than 30 Hz – 30 kHz THD @ 1 kHz , 500 mV output, 10K load <0.1% Max. output @ 3% THD (sine 20 Hz- 20 kHz) More than 5V RMS into 10K load Output impedance @ 1 kHz Less than 50 Ohm Supply current Less than 50 mA Supply voltage From 22 to 30 V DC (nominal 24 V DC) Case Anodised Aluminium Alloy Size (HxWxL) 48x91x133 mm Environmental RoHS compliant parts, components and solder Packed Weight (including P/S) 1 kg