Van den Hul
van den Hul - Grail SX Phono Stage
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Product Description
Over five decades ago, we invented our phono cartridge stylus, the van den Hul 1S. During these decades, we also produced phono cartridges, which are regarded as some of the best in their class and renowned worldwide. However, as a leading manufacturer of phono cartridges, it was only natural for us to create our own phono preamplifier.
This led to the launch of the original Grail in 2009. Over the years, we introduced the Grail SB (featuring balanced inputs and outputs) and the SE (including a dual mono board and balanced connectivity).
Now, we proudly present the latest addition to our lineup, the Grail SX, which serves as the successor to the Grail SE and our new flagship phono amplifier.
FEATURES
- The highest signal to noise ratio ever. With the newest Grail SX, you can achieve over 80dB(A) with the lowest amplification factor.
- Developed by a class-leading phono cartridge manufacturer. Thanks to more then four decades of experience of building phono cartridges, we knew what was necessary to improve our top-notch phono preamplifier.
- A new and redeveloped circuit board. Thanks to the new circuit, board, the overall sound quality improved. The Grail SX made a big improvement, especially in the soundstage and the airiness.
- Automatic loading impedance. Like the predecessor, the Grail SX also has an automatic load impedance for the cartridges, starting from 10 Ohm to 400 Ohm.
Technical Specifications
| Input |
Two MC inputs One MM input (or high level output MC cartridge) |
|---|---|
| MM input – Amplification factor |
32dB 6,2mV Input impedance 47kOhm / 50pF |
| MC input – Amplification factor |
52dB 0,62mV Input impedance from 10 Ohm till 400 Ohm |
| Max. undistorted output voltage (<1%) |
15Vss for MM signal path, 8,5Vss for MC signal path |
| Output impedance |
330 Ohms (real resistive), 600 Ohms at balanced out |
| Input sensivity values |
(given for 250mV RMS resp. 0,707Vss output level on amplifier output) |
| Signal to noise |
Over 80dB(A) with the lowest amplification factor. |
| Input impedance |
Autom. matching in milliseconds from appr. 10 Ohms up to 400 Ohms |
| Temperature operating range |
from 15 - 35° Celsius (59-95° Fahrenheit) room temperature. No condensing on item allowed. Use only in dry rooms |
| Size (W x H x L, incl. feet) |
475 x 95 x 335mm |
| Weight |
13,5KG (appr.30lbs) without the ext. power supply |
| Mains power |
Available with 115/120Volts or 230Volts, 50/60Hz. |
| Available color |
Matte silver aluminum |
