Dino phonostage made by Trichord Research in UK - very flexible with 5 gain settings- works with virtually any cartridge . To quote from The Vinyl Engine:
"The Trichord Dino is a stereo phono amplifier for moving coil or moving magnet cartridges.
The unit uses fully passive RIAA equalisation between two active gain stages.
The Dino can be powered by either an AC or DC power supply.
Specifications
Loading resistance: 33, 100, 1k or 47k ohms
Loading capacitance: 1.1nF (MC), 100pF (MC)
Gain: 48, 52, 63, 70 or 74dB
AC supply: 0-17V, 0-17V 50/60Hz
DC supply: 0-22V, 0-22V
Dimensions: 130 x 58 x 112mm
Review
An even tonal tonal balance with fine timing and excellent sound staging means that this little marvel will please in most systems."
Highly praised in the British press when released .This unit is stock, original l owner i bought in 2004 with the toroidal power supply and in good shape. There are minor scratches on the top of the perspex (Plexiglas) case that I couldn't capture with my camera. The underside has the dip switches for changing gain; capacitance and cartridge loading.. Offers considerable flexibility compared to other similarly priced units with two mm gain settings and three for moving coils - all externally accessible. Comes with stock transformer and manual.
Price includes shipping by Canada Post within Canada or to the US. This is a 110 unit and would require a different transformer for use in Europe or other 220 volt areas. Payment by international postal money order, PayPal or email bank transfer in Canada.
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