{"product_id":"conrad-johnson-classic-phono-se","title":"Conrad-Johnson Classic Phono SE","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.hos-cj{--gold:#9b773b;max-width:1160px;margin:32px auto;color:#242424;font-family:inherit;line-height:1.75}.hos-cj *{box-sizing:border-box}.hos-cj h2,.hos-cj h3{color:#202020;line-height:1.2;font-family:inherit}.hos-cj h2{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);font-weight:400;margin:12px 0 24px}.hos-cj h3{font-size:24px;font-weight:500}.hos-cj .cj-hero{background:#f5f3ee;padding:clamp(24px,5vw,60px);border-top:3px solid var(--gold)}.hos-cj .cj-eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6c572f}.hos-cj .cj-lead{font-size:19px;max-width:800px}.hos-cj img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain}.hos-cj .cj-photo{margin:0;background:#fff}.hos-cj .cj-photo figcaption{font-size:12px;padding:10px 18px;color:#666}.hos-cj nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 24px;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd}.hos-cj a{color:#59451f;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px}.hos-cj .cj-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);border-bottom:1px solid #ddd}.hos-cj .cj-facts span{padding:22px 12px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:600}.hos-cj .cj-section{padding:36px 12px;scroll-margin-top:100px}.hos-cj .cj-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center}.hos-cj table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:15px}.hos-cj th,.hos-cj td{padding:14px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dedbd4;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.hos-cj th{width:36%;font-weight:600;background:#f7f6f3}.hos-cj details{border-bottom:1px solid #dedbd4;padding:18px 0}.hos-cj summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:600}.hos-cj .cj-note{background:#f5f3ee;padding:24px;margin:24px 0}.hos-cj .cj-footer{padding:32px;background:#242424;color:#fff}.hos-cj .cj-footer h3,.hos-cj .cj-footer a{color:#fff}@media(max-width:650px){.hos-cj .cj-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}.hos-cj .cj-facts{grid-template-columns:1fr}.hos-cj .cj-facts span{padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee}.hos-cj th,.hos-cj td{padding:12px 8px;font-size:14px}.hos-cj .cj-section{padding:28px 8px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003carticle class=\"hos-cj\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"cj-hero\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cj-eyebrow\"\u003eHouse of Stereo · Conrad-Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGive your records the attention they deserve.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cj-lead\"\u003eYou chose the cartridge carefully. The little signal coming out of it deserves the same consideration. The Classic Phono SE puts Conrad-Johnson’s tube design philosophy to work at the very beginning of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"cj-photo\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/conrad-johnson-Classic-Phono-Preamp-3550.jpg?v=1793651361\" alt=\"Conrad-Johnson Classic Phono SE manufacturer product photograph\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eManufacturer photography · Classic Phono SE · Classic Phono chassis shown; SE upgrades are internal.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cj-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTube phono stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 or 53 dB gain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSE component upgrades\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cnav aria-label=\"Product details\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#cj-classic-phono-se-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#cj-classic-phono-se-setup\"\u003eSystem matching\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#cj-classic-phono-se-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#cj-classic-phono-se-resources\"\u003eManuals \u0026amp; reading\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003csection class=\"cj-section cj-grid\" id=\"cj-classic-phono-se-design\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cj-eyebrow\"\u003eInside the design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePurposeful engineering.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo triode gain stages, passive RIAA equalization, and a cathode-follower output form a zero-feedback circuit. The SE treatment adds laser-trimmed foil resistors and CJD Teflon capacitors in critical positions. Regulated supplies serve the sensitive circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"cj-photo\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/conrad-johnson-classic-phono-3558.jpg?v=1793651361\" alt=\"Additional manufacturer view of Conrad-Johnson Classic Phono SE\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"cj-section\" id=\"cj-classic-phono-se-setup\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cj-eyebrow\"\u003eBuild the right system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe details that matter before it arrives.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose High Gain (53 dB) for cartridges rated at 1.0 mV or below; choose Low Gain (40 dB) for higher-output cartridges. These are factory configurations, not a front-panel gain switch. Resistive loading is adjustable internally; follow the manual and disconnect power before accessing it. Connect the output to a line-level input, not another phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cj-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder with confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e Available to order online. Delivery timing depends on manufacturer availability. Tell us about your cartridge and line preamplifier and we can help with setup before shipment.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"cj-section\" id=\"cj-classic-phono-se-specs\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cj-eyebrow\"\u003eThe numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Phono SE specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGain configurations\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh: 53 dB \/ Low: 40 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverload\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh: 10 mV \/ Low: 50 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHum and noise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh: \u0026lt;750 µV \/ Low: \u0026lt;500 µV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOutput impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 750 ohms (published specification)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePhase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-inverting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 × 3.625 × 13.625 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"cj-section\" id=\"cj-classic-phono-se-resources\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cj-eyebrow\"\u003eKeep the useful stuff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; further reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eManufacturer resources\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/conradjohnson.com\/classic-phono-preamplifier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eOfficial product information\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/conradjohnson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/conrad-johnson-classic-phono-owners-manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDownload the owner’s manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIndependent coverage\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tonepublications.com\/whats-new-homepage\/just-arrived-the-conrad-johnson-classic-phono-se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTONEAudio: Classic Phono SE introduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hifiplus.com\/articles\/conrad-johnson-classic-phono\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehi-fi+: Classic Phono review (standard model)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviews may discuss other versions or earlier pricing; the configuration and price on this page apply to your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eExplore the Conrad-Johnson system\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/conrad-johnson-art-phono\"\u003eART Phono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/conrad-johnson-cav60-control-amplifier\"\u003eCAV60 Stereo Control Amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/conrad-johnson-classic-62-stereo-power-amplifier\"\u003eClassic 62 Stereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/conrad-johnson-classic-120-stereo-power-amplifier\"\u003eClassic 120 Stereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/conrad-johnson-et7-s2-tube-preamp\"\u003eET7-S2 line preamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cfooter class=\"cj-footer\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood systems start with a conversation.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouse of Stereo has served music lovers since 1969. Visit us in Jacksonville or \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e for help putting the pieces together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Conrad-Johnson","offers":[{"title":"High Gain — 53 dB","offer_id":68133729501333,"sku":null,"price":14181.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Low Gain — 40 dB","offer_id":68133730091157,"sku":null,"price":14181.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/conrad-johnson-Classic-Phono-Preamp-3550.jpg?v=1793651361","url":"https:\/\/houseofstereo.com\/en-ca\/products\/conrad-johnson-classic-phono-se","provider":"House Of Stereo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}