AVM PH MM Cinch Phono-Modul for Ovation PH

The AVM PH MM Cinch is a retrofit module for the modular AVM Ovation PH preamp that connects moving-magnet cartridges to your system via unbalanced RCA outputs.

MM cartridges are still the most common choice on many turntables – from affordable entry-level cartridges to ambitious high-output systems. This module gives the Ovation PH 6.3/8.3 the matching input for that, tuned to capacitance rather than impedance. If you also run, or later switch to, an MC cartridge, you simply plug in another module instead of replacing the whole preamp – that's exactly the point of the modular AVM concept.

Technical Data

• Cartridge type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Output: 2× RCA (unbalanced)
• Input capacitance: switchable, 50–400 pF in six steps
• Form factor: plug-in module, tool-free swap according to the manufacturer
• Compatible base units: AVM Ovation PH 6.3 and PH 8.3 (up to four module slots)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run an MM and an MC module at the same time in the same PH?
Yes, the PH 6.3/8.3 has up to four slots, and MM and MC cards can be combined without any problem. Handy if you run two turntables or tonearms with different cartridge types.

How do I set the correct input capacitance?
Capacitance is set directly on the device in six steps between 50 and 400 pF; the optimal value depends on your specific cartridge. Bring your system in or give us a call, and we'll help with the fine-tuning.

Why buy it from HD Zürisee?
We advise you not just on the module, but on the whole chain behind it – cartridge, tonearm, alignment. We're happy to answer questions about your turntable, even if you're not (yet) buying.