{"product_id":"vincentpho701si","title":"Vincent PHO-701 Tube Phono Preamplifier Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vincent PHO-701 is a hybrid phono preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges that brings a 12AU7 tube into the signal path, can be precisely matched to your cartridge via DIP switches, and can digitise your records via USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the flagship model of the Vincent phono range and the successor to the tube classic PHO-700: low-noise transistor amplification, refined by a genuine tube – in two separate housings with a fully outboard power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the PHO-701?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it combines two worlds. The transistor stage provides a clean, low-noise foundation, while the 12AU7 tube – a dual triode right in the signal path – gives the playback harmonic richness and spatial depth. Vinyl, which can sometimes sound a touch harsh, gains the typical tube glow this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PHO-701 is also flexible: DIP switches let you set the MC impedance in steps between 99 and 1000 ohms and the MM capacitance between 15 and 350 pF. And, as with the PHO-500, you can digitise your records at up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz via USB. The elaborate power supply sits in its own housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube in the signal path:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 12AU7 dual triode gives the sound warmth and spatial depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable to your cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e MC impedance 99–1000 ohms, MM capacitance 15–350 pF – via DIP switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB digitisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e records your albums at up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz on your computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully outboard power supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e its own housing for a quiet background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMM and MC:\u003c\/strong\u003e fits practically any common cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the PHO-701 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners who want the warmer, more musical tube sound while still precisely tuning their cartridge – with the option to digitise records. The best of analogue fine-tuning and tube technology in one device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonestly: if you prefer a neutral, sober sound, the purely transistor-based PHO-500 serves you better – it can do almost the same, just without the tube. The PHO-701 is for anyone who deliberately wants the characterful tube tone. A matter of taste, not of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PHO-701 is Vincent's phono flagship: tube sound, fine-tuning via DIP switches and USB digitisation in a cleanly built two-housing concept. The right choice for anyone who wants to hear vinyl with warmth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether the tube-based PHO-701 or the neutral PHO-500 suits your taste better is best discovered by comparing them directly: call us on +41 44 680 22 00, message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or drop by HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e hybrid phono preamplifier (MM\/MC) with tube, outboard power supply and USB A\/D converter (tubeLine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube complement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × 12AU7 (dual triode in the signal path)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e below 0.05% (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM 58 mV, MC 6.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM above 81 dB, MC above 69 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM 47 kOhms; MC 99–1000 ohms (adjustable via DIP switches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput capacitance:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM 15–350 pF (adjustable via DIP switches); MC 15 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM 40 dB, MC 60 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × stereo RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × stereo RCA, USB (A\/D converter up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax. power consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions per housing (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 × 95 × 225 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e PHO-701 audio unit with tube, power supply, connecting cable, power cable, instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the tube bring to the PHO-701?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 12AU7 sits as a dual triode right in the signal path and shapes the sound: it gives the playback harmonic richness, some warmth and better spatial presentation. Especially with vinyl, which can sometimes sound a bit harsh, it adds more glow – without losing detail resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I match the PHO-701 to my MC cartridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. DIP switches let you set the MC impedance in steps between 99 and 1000 ohms and the MM capacitance between 15 and 350 pF. This way you tune the PHO-701 exactly to your system – bringing out fine resolution and the right tonal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the PHO-701 also digitise records?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Via the USB output it works as an A\/D converter and records your albums at up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz on your computer. Recording software (such as the free Audacity) is not included but can be used freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHO-701 or PHO-500 – which suits me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechnically they're similar: both adjustable, both with USB. The difference is the sound. The PHO-500 works purely with transistors and is neutral, the PHO-701 adds the tube and sounds warmer. If you like tube sound, the PHO-701 is your device – otherwise the PHO-500 is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the PHO-701 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause tube sound is a matter of taste and the adjustment values need to be set correctly. We let you compare the PHO-701 and PHO-500 at leisure, know the right impedance values for common cartridges, and are personally there for you in Wädenswil on Lake Zurich.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore from the brand is available in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vincent\"\u003eVincent\u003c\/a\u003e overview. The right turntable is found among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, more preamps among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. We're happy to add the right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecable\u003c\/a\u003e too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vincent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989577920848,"sku":null,"price":790.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/vincent-pho-701-roehren-phono-vorverstaerker-silber-frontansicht.jpg?v=1787061415","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/vincentpho701si","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}