The Engström M-PHONO is a fully valve MM and MC phono stage engineered to preserve the integrity of the analogue signal through an uncompromising minimalist design. Designed and hand-built in Sweden, it was originally developed as the phono section within the MONICA preamplifier before evolving into a dedicated standalone component, allowing both the phono and line stages to achieve their full performance potential.
A fully valve signal path using four carefully selected triodes, transformer-coupled moving coil input and precision passive RIAA equalisation contribute to its clarity, transient speed and precise retrieval of musical detail. Separate moving magnet and moving coil operating modes, selectable MC loading and a dedicated low-noise power supply allow the M-PHONO to partner a wide range of cartridges while maintaining the natural tonal balance and musical realism that define Engström’s analogue designs.
Key Features
Fully valve MM and MC phono stage
Designed and hand-built in Sweden
Originally developed as the phono stage within the MONICA preamplifier
4-valve signal path (2 × E88CC, 2 × E182CC)
Transformer-coupled moving coil input
Passive RIAA equalisation
MM gain: 40dB
MC gain: 60dB
Selectable MC loading: 100Ω, 200Ω, 300Ω, 500Ω, 750Ω and 1500Ω
MM input: 47kΩ
Balanced XLR outputs
Frequency-optimised low-noise valve design
Dimensions: 480 × 300 × 150mm
Weight: 15kg
The Engström M-PHONO is a fully valve MM and MC phono stage engineered to preserve the integrity of the analogue signal through an uncompromising minimalist design. Designed and hand-built in Sweden, it was originally developed as the phono section within the MONICA preamplifier before evolving into a dedicated standalone component, allowing both the phono and line stages to achieve their full performance potential.
A fully valve signal path using four carefully selected triodes, transformer-coupled moving coil input and precision passive RIAA equalisation contribute to its clarity, transient speed and precise retrieval of musical detail. Separate moving magnet and moving coil operating modes, selectable MC loading and a dedicated low-noise power supply allow the M-PHONO to partner a wide range of cartridges while maintaining the natural tonal balance and musical realism that define Engström’s analogue designs.
Key Features
Fully valve MM and MC phono stage
Designed and hand-built in Sweden
Originally developed as the phono stage within the MONICA preamplifier
4-valve signal path (2 × E88CC, 2 × E182CC)
Transformer-coupled moving coil input
Passive RIAA equalisation
MM gain: 40dB
MC gain: 60dB
Selectable MC loading: 100Ω, 200Ω, 300Ω, 500Ω, 750Ω and 1500Ω
MM input: 47kΩ
Balanced XLR outputs
Frequency-optimised low-noise valve design
Dimensions: 480 × 300 × 150mm
Weight: 15kg
