Phasemation EA-1500 Tube Phono Amplifier

The EA-1500 packages much of the flagship EA-2000's technology, its LCR equalization topology, shielded/floating transformer construction into a more accessible two-chassis format that splits amplifier and power supply into separate full-size enclosures. It's Phasemation's first phono amplifier to support optical cartridges alongside standard MC/MM, with a dedicated power transformer and XLR input for optical cartridge output. The MC step-up transformer, based on the EA-1200 design, uses newly re-evaluated windings in PC-TripleC wire. A non-feedback vacuum tube topology delivers a wide dynamic range and fast transient response, and both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs/outputs can run simultaneously. Winner of the Stereo Sound Grand Prix 2025 and Analog Grand Prix Gold Award 2026. Key Features: Two-chassis design: dedicated amplifier and power supply enclosures LCR equalization and transformer technology inherited from flagship EA-2000 First Phasemation phono amp to support optical (laser-turntable) cartridges PC-TripleC step-up transformer windings, based on EA-1200 design Simultaneous balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) input/output Stereo Sound Grand Prix 2025; Analog Grand Prix Gold Award 2026 Specifications: Input Sensitivity (MM/MC) 2mV / 0.1mV Gain (MM/MC) 40dB / 66dB Recommended Cartridge Impedance (MM/MC) >47kΩ / 1.5–40Ω Input S/N Ratio (MM/MC) –120dBV / –146dBV RIAA Accuracy ±0.5dB (20Hz–20kHz) Rated Output 200mV (1kHz) Power Consumption 70W (100VAC) Inputs MC/MM: RCA x2, XLR x2; Optical: RCA x1, XLR x1 (unbal.) Outputs RCA x1, XLR x1 Dimensions/Weight Amp: 430x93x359mm, 9kg / PSU: 430x93x346mm, 12kg