Rega Fono MC Mk4

Name: Rega Fono MC Mk4
Brand: Rega
Price: 699.00 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

$699.00

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The Fono MC MK4 is an exceptionally high quality MC phono stage designed to maximise the potential of any low output MC cartridge. Although specifically designed to complement the latest Rega range of moving coils you will find full adjustability for gain and loading via dip switches conveniently placed on the rear panel making the Fono MC MK4 compatible with a wide range of third party low output MC cartridges. Now housed in a brand new redesigned case to match the new Fono MM MK5 and Neo MK2 and Rega’s latest range of electronic components offering a modern look guaranteed to integrate in to any hi-fi system.

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Specifications

Technical Specifications
Output Impedance: 200 Ω
Recommended Minimum Output Load Resistance: 5 k
Frequency Response (50 kΩ Output Load): 13 Hz (-3 dB) to 100 kHz (-0.3 dB)
RIAA Accuracy (50 kΩ Output Load): Better than ±0.2 dB 100 Hz to 100 kHz
Power Requirements: 24 V AC at 150 mA maximum

Load settings for adjustable MC stages
Input Sensitivity (for 200 mV Output):4 off = 133 uV / 4 on = 67 uV
Input Loading Resistance: 1 and 2 off = 400 Ω / 1 on = 100 Ω / 2 on = 150 Ω / 1 and 2 on = 70 Ω
Input Loading Capacitance: 3 off = 1000 pF / 3 on = 4300 pF / Gain (at 1 kHz) / 4 off = 63.5 dB / 4 on = 69.5 dB
Maximum Input Level (at 1 kHz): 4 off = 6.7 mV / 4 on = 3.4 mV
Factory settings for all Rega MC cartridges: Impedance 100 Ω / Capacitance 1000 pF / Gain Setting High

Flexible setup and compact handsome appearance. An outstanding affordable MC phono stage that delivers superb performance.

HiFi Choice

Easy to use, low noise

The Fono MC MK4 has been designed to be effective, easy to use, and above all, to reproduce music. The Fono MC MK4 uses the Linear Systems low noise LSK389 FET in an all discrete input stage where low noise and linearity are vitally important to get the best from an MC cartridge. Because of the high input impedance of FET, the loading effects of the amplifier circuit are minuscule and do not affect the performance of the cartridge.

Key Features

Dedicated moving coil phono stage
Simple connectivity and operation
Fully adjustable via DIP switches located on the rear panel
MUSE operational amplifier used in RIAA equalization amplifier
Two selectable gain settings
Default factory settings matched for all Rega MC models
Latest design custom casework
Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

It combines superb basic performance with unusual flexibility for a design at this price, making it a go-to design at or anywhere near the asking price.

The Rega Ania and Fono MC are a pretty sweet package, you need a decent turntable and arm to make the most of them, an RP6 at least, but given that, the result is pretty damn close to the music power available with much pricier combos. In fact I can’t think of a more inspiring record player than RP8/Ania/Fono MC. But be careful, it could give you a chronic case of vinyl addiction.