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Fonolab MANNVS II Phase Equalizer for MM/MI Cartridges

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Fonolab MANNVS II Phase Equalizer for MM/MI Cartridges

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Bringing the potential of MM/MI to the extreme

Amazement as even the artist’s breath emerges from pitch-black silence

Description

The concept of MM is overturned. Was the sound ever this rich and transparent?

Could the MM/MI cartridge you love have sounded this way?
Audiophiles who incorporate the MANNVS II into their system first express this astonishment. Designed to go beyond simple amplification or conversion, it resolves the 'invisible bottlenecks' in analog playback and liberates the truth engraved in the audio source.

Why choose the MANNVS II? (Comparison Table)

Comparison Items Common Step-Up Transformer MANNVS II (2nd Generation)
Signal Processing Only simple voltage amplification Amplification + precise correction of phase distortion
Spatial Representation Sound image expands and localization is vague Focused, realistically localized sound
Noise Countermeasures Easily affected by hum noise Completely eliminated by full galvanic isolation
Output Format Mainly unbalanced (RCA) Supports high-end standard balanced (XLR)
Sound Tendency Relies on traditional 'warmth' Modern 'high resolution' and 'realism'


Three True Values Demonstrated by Real-World Evaluation

Overwhelming realism depicted by 'silence'

Through complete galvanic isolation and powerful shielding design, hum noise and ground loops, which are inevitable in analog playback, are thoroughly eliminated. The 'silence' from the pitch-black background vividly renders the texture of instruments and the fading reverberation of halls.

Accurate sound localization through phase correction

The built-in 'switchable phase equalizer' precisely corrects cartridge-specific phase deviations. The sound does not blur, creating a realistic soundstage as if the artist stands between the speakers.

Pure resolution without coloration

Raises the transparency of the entire system without emphasizing any particular frequency range. The sound, described as having a "sense of openness as if the music has begun to breathe," boasts unprecedented purity in high-end balanced connection environments.

Design imbued with European sensibility

This unit is carefully manufactured one by one by skilled craftsmen in the Czech Republic. The exterior design by product designer Jan Snegov features a solid aluminum front panel with a black gloss finish, giving it a commanding presence within an audio rack.

Spec
Frequency Response 5Hz ~ 100kHz (+-0.5dB)
Step-up Ratio 1:2 
Voltage Gain 6dB
DC Resistance Primary 1000Ω / Secondary approx. 2000Ω
Output Terminals XLR (balanced) or XLR + RCA (selectable)
Dimensions W155 x D215 x H70 mm
Weight 2.1kg
Finish Silver Aluminum / Black Glossy