FONO MC MK4

Phono Stage

A MUSE operational amplifier is used in the RIAA equalization amplifier. Polypropylene capacitors have been used in the signal path and in the RIAA equalization circuits. There is selectable input loading for both resistance and capacitance along with two different gain settings located on the back panel making the Fono MC MK4 compatible with most low output MC cartridges. The new Fono MC MK4 circuit resulted from the development work carried out on the hugely successful Aria phono amplifier.

The aesthetic design of the Fono MC MK4 was as important as the quality of its electrical capabilities, so it benefits from the same new aluminium case as the Rega Neo MK2 PSU and Fono MM MK5 phono stage, giving it a design which offers a familiar feel and moreover brings it in line with its illustrious bigger brothers.

 

REVIEW & AWARDS

Rega Ania & Fono MC - Read More

"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 for £2,500. But be careful, it could give you a chronic case of vinyl addiction." - Jason Kennedy

Partners in rhyme  - Read More

"Individually, these are two very strong models in their respective categories. The Ania is a tremendous moving-coil design at a great price that delivers on the speed and immediacy associated with this type of cartridge and is likely to win over many fans. The Fono MC phono stage is – if anything – even more impressive. 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. As a pairing costing £750, it punches well above its weight and should work convincingly with a wide variety of different systems. Component synergy has long been part of the Rega appeal, and this combo is one of its finest examples yet" - What Hi-Fi?

 

Rega Fono MC MK4 - Read More

"We’re still in the tell-it-like-it-is zone optioning extra conviction with the immaculate jazz fusion stylings of Clarke and Duke. The good news is Heroes has never been delivered with more potency and visceral vim. The slightly thin and overtly technical production sounds more substantial and fleshed out and all the better for it. Finally, if you want Joni’s best song (Elvis Costello thinks so) up close and personal with every vocal nuance and inflection laid bare, nothing here does it better " 

 

The Rega Fono MC MK4 Phono Preamp is Both Affordable & Versatile - Read More

"The aesthetic design of the Fono MC MK4 was as important as the quality of its electrical capabilities, so it benefits from the same new aluminium case as the Rega Neo MK2 PSU and Fono MM MK5 phono stage, giving it a design which offers a familiar feel and moreover brings it in line with its illustrious bigger brothers. " - Ian White

 

 

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