In honor of 2019, when vinyl sales overtook CDs for the first time since 1986, we’ve placed our two phono pre-amplifiers on sale from Martin Luther King Day through Presidents Day, with our standard 30-day return policy.
Veros One: Regularly $6,500, now $5,500 - 15% off
Phono 2-SB: Regularly $3,000, now $2,500 - 17% off
(Michael Fremer, Analog Planet)
A major purchase takes consideration. In brief, the Veros One is a reference-level phono stage with few peers at any price; while the 2-SB offers exceptional value. Neither requires a step-up transformer. Both are fully Class A, zero feedback, and use external, custom power supplies. They follow the design goals of LKV Research and have received excellent reviews. Consider two from Michael Fremer, Stereophile:
“With the Veros One in my system, I was fully engaged in listening to music instead of thinking about what I was hearing or not hearing.” (May 2016)
“So, is the LKV Phono 2-SB an ‘overachiever and ridiculously great value for the money’? In a word, ‘Yes.’” (Feb 2014)
Design Goals of LKV Research
Minimize All Sources of Noise & Distortion
AZF Circuitry
Noise
Differential (aka Balanced) Circuitry Throughout
Short-Lengths for Signal Paths
Dual Mono for Minimal Crosstalk (excluding the Verito-1)
XLR (aka Balanced) Inputs & Outputs (RCA for convenience)
Linear Power Supplies, external supplies on pre-amplifiers.
Distortion, not just IMD and THD
Class A Signal Amplification, Class D Speaker Output
Zero Feedback
Matched Key Discrete Components
No Opamps in Class A (Opamps require feedback)
No Electrolytics in Signal Paths