The Violectric PPA V790 is a reference-grade phono preamplifier engineered for rigorous archiving, precision mastering, and uncompromising playback environments. Stripped of internal coupling capacitors, this fully solid-state, DC-coupled unit relies on cascaded, super-fast bipolar input transistors to deliver an entirely uncolored and highly transparent soundstage. It extracts maximum detail from complex pressings, providing extreme bandwidth and vanishingly low distortion to feed your recording converters or main monitors with absolute sonic truth.
Seamless Multi-Tonearm Management
Working in an advanced analog setup utilizing multiple tonearms or turntables usually involves tedious cable swapping and frustrating load adjustments via inaccessible rear-mounted DIP switches. The PPA V790 eradicates this workflow bottleneck by accommodating up to six different cartridges simultaneously across its three balanced (XLR) and three unbalanced (RCA) stereo inputs. All vital parameters—including MC impedance, MM capacitance, gain stages, and EQ filters—are dialed in via intuitive front-panel buttons. The unit autonomously memorizes these custom configurations for each individual input channel, enabling instantaneous, click-free switching between radically different cartridge designs.
Historical EQ Accuracy and Immense Gain
Properly archiving vintage pressings requires the precise decoding of the original equalization curve applied during the cutting process. Relying solely on standard RIAA equalization often results in a skewed tonal balance for older or exotic records. The PPA V790 addresses this explicitly by offering three distinct, selectable EQ curves—RIAA, NAB, and Columbia-LP—reproduced with meticulous 0.1 dB accuracy. Combined with seven adjustable gain steps spanning from +30 dB up to a massive +66 dB, the preamp flawlessly amplifies the weakest Low-Output MC signals without raising the noise floor, while an integrated 20 Hz subsonic filter physically removes low-frequency rumble before it reaches your studio outboard.
KEY FEATURES
- Connectivity for up to six tonearms simultaneously via 3 balanced (XLR) and 3 unbalanced (RCA) stereo input pairs.
- Complete front-panel control over all parameters with autonomous memory banks for each of the six individual inputs.
- Highly granular cartridge loading options: 7 impedance steps (10 to 1000 Ohms) and 8 capacitance steps (22 to 1000 pF).
- Three precision-matched EQ curves (RIAA, NAB, Columbia-LP) accurate to 0.1 dB for exact historical playback decoding.
- DC-coupled amplifier topology utilizing super-fast bipolar input transistors for an uncolored, distortion-free transient response.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Preamp Type: Solid-state phono stage (MM and MC compatible)
- Phono Inputs: 3x Balanced (XLR), 3x Unbalanced (RCA)
- Line Outputs: 1x Balanced (XLR), 1x Unbalanced (RCA)
- Input Impedance (MC Loading): 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 Ohms, 47 kOhms
- Input Capacitance (MM Loading): 22, 47, 100, 150, 220, 330, 470, 1000 pF
- Gain Range: 7 selectable steps from +30 dB to +66 dB
- EQ Filters: RIAA, NAB, Columbia-LP
- Subsonic Filter: Switchable at 20 Hz (6 dB/octave attenuation)
- Dimensions: 290 x 90 x 250 mm (11.4" x 3.5" x 9.8")
- Weight: approx. 3.85 kg (8.5 lbs)
