AUDIO PREMIER PHONO STAGE MM

Pre owned. In good condition. Shows minor signs of wear. Without original packaging.

Item on consignment.

The Audion Premier Moving Magnet Phono Stage is designed to deliver a pure, natural listening experience, revealing every musical nuance with exceptional transparency and depth. Entirely hand-built, it follows the brand’s artisan tradition and reflects meticulous attention to detail, evident both in its sonic performance and in its craftsmanship. The black powder-coated aluminum chassis, paired with a matching transformer cover, gives the unit a solid and elegant appearance, while the mirror-polished stainless steel top plate and front badge add a touch of refined engineering.

Its sound reproduction stands out for its wide, realistic soundstage, where instruments are precisely and convincingly placed within the listening space. The noise floor is extremely low—virtually silent—creating a black, quiet background that enhances every recording detail. Frequencies extend smoothly and naturally, without harshness or compression, maintaining tonal balance and coherence across the spectrum. Resolution is remarkable, delivering depth and presence even at low listening levels. The Audion Premier does not embellish poorly recorded material but allows well-produced recordings to shine, preserving tonal accuracy, rhythm, and a vivid sense of space. Its overall character can be described as neutral—neither cold nor sterile—offering a rare balance between precision and musicality.

Technically, this active Class A Moving Magnet phono stage features a transformerless design, making cartridge and system matching straightforward. It is less sensitive to capacitance, resistance, and impedance variables than traditional transformer-based RIAA stages, ensuring a more direct and transparent interface with the source. The use of NOS Russian 6H23N tubes gives the sound a distinctive naturalness and fluidity, while maintaining control and definition. A ground-lift switch on the rear panel helps eliminate potential grounding or hum issues, ensuring perfectly silent operation.

The Audion Premier pairs easily with a wide range of standard or low-output moving magnet cartridges and performs at its best when used with Proton series cables, which further enhance its sonic performance. Its versatility and upgradability make it an ideal choice both for those seeking faithful, detailed sound and for audiophiles looking to elevate their hi-fi system. It’s a component that seamlessly blends engineering precision with musical sensitivity, offering an authentic, engaging, and perfectly balanced listening experience.

Technical specifications:

• Type: Active Class A Moving Magnet (MM) phono stage, no feedback
• Inputs: 1 × MM phono input
• Outputs: 1 × line output
• Sensitivity: Variable, 2.0 mV
• Input impedance: 47 kΩ
• Phono MM gain: 46 dB
• Distortion at 1V: <0.015%
• Signal-to-noise ratio: >70 dB
• Noise (CCIR corrected): <80 dB
• Frequency response: 11 Hz – 185 kHz ±1 dB
• Power consumption: 12 W
• Dimensions: 42 cm (D) × 23 cm (W) × 17 cm (H), including tubes
• Weight: 6 kg