{"product_id":"phasemation-ea-1500-tube-phono-amplifier","title":"Phasemation EA-1500 Tube Phono Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-chassis design: dedicated amplifier and power supply enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCR equalization and transformer technology inherited from flagship EA-2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Phasemation phono amp to support optical (laser-turntable) cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePC-TripleC step-up transformer windings, based on EA-1200 design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimultaneous balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) input\/output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo Sound Grand Prix 2025; Analog Grand Prix Gold Award 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Sensitivity (MM\/MC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2mV \/ 0.1mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain (MM\/MC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40dB \/ 66dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Cartridge Impedance (MM\/MC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;47kΩ \/ 1.5–40Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput S\/N Ratio (MM\/MC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–120dBV \/ –146dBV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.5dB (20Hz–20kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mV (1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70W (100VAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMC\/MM: RCA x2, XLR x2; Optical: RCA x1, XLR x1 (unbal.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA x1, XLR x1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\/Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmp: 430x93x359mm, 9kg \/ PSU: 430x93x346mm, 12kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Phasemation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54984978661698,"sku":"EA_1500_TUBE_PHONO_AMPLIFIER","price":26975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/2099\/4626\/files\/EA-1500_Slight_s.png?v=1785183864","url":"https:\/\/resolutionavnyc.com\/products\/phasemation-ea-1500-tube-phono-amplifier","provider":"Resolution Audio Video NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}