{"product_id":"argon-audio-phono1","title":"Argon Audio Phono1","description":"\u003ch3\u003eArgon Audio Phono1 – Compact MM Phono Preamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArgon Audio Phono1\u003c\/strong\u003e connects a turntable to an amplifier or active speakers that have no phono input. It is a small RIAA stage for moving magnet cartridges, built with audiophile-grade parts inside a solid, well-shielded metal case, with gold-plated RCA terminals and a ground post. At Soundium it is the straightforward fix for a turntable without a built-in preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMM RIAA phono stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with any turntable fitted with a standard moving magnet cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 dB gain at 1 kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brings the cartridge signal up to line level for any amp input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielded metal chassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps hum, noise and vibration away from the delicate phono signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold-plated RCA terminals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Input, output and a dedicated ground post for the tonearm lead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing to switch on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draws just 0.4 W, so it can stay hidden behind the furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA turntable's cartridge produces a tiny, equalised signal, and without a phono stage it plays quietly and thin. Phono1 puts that right in one small box: plug the turntable in, run a pair of RCA cables to the amp's line or AUX input, connect the ground wire and you are done. Many built-in turntable preamps are an afterthought, so it is also a sensible upgrade path when you want to bypass one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM phono preamplifier (RIAA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving magnet (MM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput:\u003c\/strong\u003e Analogue RCA (phono), ground terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stereo line out, analogue RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 W, external power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 × 3 × 6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.37 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArgon Audio Phono1 phono preamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \/ Ideal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurntables without a built-in preamp. Amplifiers and active speakers that have only line inputs. Upgrading from a basic built-in phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs with any turntable using an MM cartridge and any amplifier, receiver or active speaker with an RCA line input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny and easy to hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid metal case with good shielding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated terminals and a proper ground post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery low power draw, no switch to forget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Cons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM cartridges only; no moving coil (MC) support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo adjustable gain or loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo USB output for digitising records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your turntable sounds faint through the amp, the \u003cstrong\u003eArgon Audio Phono1\u003c\/strong\u003e is the missing piece. Order it from Soundium with the RCA cables you need and have records playing properly the same evening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Argon Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65974310404364,"sku":"A-PHONO1-BL","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7416\/0652\/files\/argon-audio-phono1-hero.jpg?v=1790562726","url":"https:\/\/soundium.lt\/products\/argon-audio-phono1","provider":"Soundium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}