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Musical Surroundings Nova III MM/MC Phono Stage

$3,295.00

Musical Surroundings Nova III MM / MC Phono Stage

Built in California, the Nova III is the latest version of our larger phono stage with incredible flexibility and performance, delivering the best sound in its price range. Like the Phonomena II+, the Nova III has rear panel switches for easily accessible and highly flexible gain and loading adjustment. The Nova III incorporates a large, regulated internal power supply providing greater dynamics and image dimensionality, replacing the batteries used in previous generations. Further performance enhancements are available by adding the optional Linear Charging Power Supply.

Manufacturer’s website Musical Surroundings

Musical Surroundings Nova III Specifications

Gain switches (dB)40, 44, 46, 48, 50, 51.5, 52.7, 53.7, 56, 57.5, 58.4, 59.4, 60
Input load switches (Ohms)200pF/300pF, 30, 40, 50, 59, 80, 100, 121, 150, 243, 280, 380, 475, 660, 1k, 2k, 47k, 100k
Dimensions9 7/8″w x 9 7/8″d x 2.5″h
Weight5 lbs

Audio Circuit Highlights

  • Super Matched Pair/Low Noise input devices
  • Hybrid RIAA Equalization
  • Michael Yee proprietary Subsonic filter
  • Micro-processor control for Mute and Subsonic
  • Multiple gain settings with 65dB maximum
  • Extensive loading settings on rear panel

New Internal Power Supply

  • Super Low Noise voltage regulation
  • Isolated DC to DC converter
  • Dual Inductor de-coupling
  • 10,000µf of regulation
  • Polypropylene bypass capacitors
  • Linear Charging Power Supply (optional)
  • Black or Silver finish
  • Made in California

Please find reviews below:

http://www.musicalsurroundings.com/product/musical-surroundings-nova-ii/

AMG Teatro Cartridge and Musical Surroundings Nova II Phonostage reviewed by ” 10 Audio ” Online Magazine, July 2015

http://www.10audio.com/amg-teatro_nova2.htm

The already superb performance of the Nova II’s predecessor has been made even better in the new model, which means that a super value is now a superduper one. I cannot recommend it enthusiastically enough.” – Paul Seydor, The Absolute Sound, October 2013

Image result for 2016 editors choice award the absolute sound

The Absolute Sound” Magazine , Golden Ear Award Winner

What do you say about a product which you’ve already given a Golden Ear award when it is improved and it’s price is dropped? …this Nova remains, without apology or serious qualification, my new (affordable) reference – and very satisfyingly so.” – Paul Seydor, The Absolute Sound, June/July 2007, Issue 172

Weight2 kg