Phasemation EA-1500 Tube Phono Amplifier
DESCRIPTION
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 |
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