Synthesis Roma 79DC MM/MC Tube Preamplifier - Red Wood

Synthesis is launching a new tube phono preamplifier, the Roma79DC.

The core of this line stage is two ECC83/12AX7 and one ECC82/12AU7 tubes, powered by a fully regulated multistage power supply.

To support this, the design includes an oversized, shielded power transformer to reduce interference. A series of high-quality metallized phono capacitors controls the audio signal circuitry. The MM input stage uses a low-noise JFET with a separate regulated power supply and extensive filtering to reduce interference and noise. The use of an ECC82/12AU7 tube in the output stage gives this unit a very low output impedance without signal loss.

The Roma79DC offers the possibility of easily selecting the capacitors (MM) and impedances (MC) for the cartridges via a front-facing knob, the value of which is also displayed on the front LCD.

SPECIFICATIONS

MM/MC tube phono preamplifier

Red painted wood front finish

Gain stage (1 channel) 1 x 12AX7/ECC83 (MM) - Ultra low noise JFET (MC)

Output stage (1 channel) 1/2 x 12AU7/2CC82

Frequency response: 20Hz - 20KHz ± 1dB

Gain (MM) 40 dB

Gain (MC) 60 dB

Gain (MC+) 65 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio >80 dB (MM) “A” weighted - >70 dB (MC) “A” weighted

Cartridge type (selectable via front knob)

- MM type: 47 KOhm 47/100/150/200/270/320/370/420 pF

- MC type: 100 pF 22/33/50/75/100/150/330/1000 Ohm

Output level >2V RMS

Output impedance <500 Ohm

Dimensions (width, depth, height) 260x380x95 mm

Weight 5 kg

Line power 117, 230, 245 V AC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz

Consumption 30W max