The EMT 128 is a reference moving coil phono stage engineered to deliver exceptional technical performance while preserving the natural character of analogue replay. Designed and manufactured in Switzerland, it employs an entirely valve-based amplification circuit using integrated input and output transformers, combining classic analogue principles with modern mechanical engineering and exceptionally low noise performance.
Six subminiature military-grade valves, custom input and output transformers and a chassis machined from a solid block of aluminium contribute to its clarity, dynamic expression and precise retrieval of musical detail. Selectable RIAA and DIN 78 equalisation, stereo and mono operation, and user-selectable gain settings allow the EMT 128 to partner a wide range of low-output moving coil cartridges while maintaining outstanding transparency and musical realism.
Key Features
Reference moving coil phono stage
Designed and manufactured in Switzerland
All-valve amplification circuit
Six military-grade Raytheon 5784WB subminiature valves
Integrated input and output transformers
Chassis machined from a solid block of aluminium
Selectable RIAA and DIN 78 equalisation
Stereo and Mono operation
User-selectable gain: 64dB or 70dB
Balanced XLR outputs
MC input optimised for low-impedance cartridges (approximately 12–30Ω)
Signal-to-noise ratio: >80dB
Dimensions: 480 × 315 × 60mm
Weight: 12kg
The EMT 128 is a reference moving coil phono stage engineered to deliver exceptional technical performance while preserving the natural character of analogue replay. Designed and manufactured in Switzerland, it employs an entirely valve-based amplification circuit using integrated input and output transformers, combining classic analogue principles with modern mechanical engineering and exceptionally low noise performance.
Six subminiature military-grade valves, custom input and output transformers and a chassis machined from a solid block of aluminium contribute to its clarity, dynamic expression and precise retrieval of musical detail. Selectable RIAA and DIN 78 equalisation, stereo and mono operation, and user-selectable gain settings allow the EMT 128 to partner a wide range of low-output moving coil cartridges while maintaining outstanding transparency and musical realism.
Key Features
Reference moving coil phono stage
Designed and manufactured in Switzerland
All-valve amplification circuit
Six military-grade Raytheon 5784WB subminiature valves
Integrated input and output transformers
Chassis machined from a solid block of aluminium
Selectable RIAA and DIN 78 equalisation
Stereo and Mono operation
User-selectable gain: 64dB or 70dB
Balanced XLR outputs
MC input optimised for low-impedance cartridges (approximately 12–30Ω)
Signal-to-noise ratio: >80dB
Dimensions: 480 × 315 × 60mm
Weight: 12kg
