Fidelix LEGGIERO MC/MM Phono Equalizer

The LEGGIERO is a phono equalizer compatible with both MM and MC. 'Leggiero' is an Italian musical term meaning light and graceful. This equalizer is named for its ability to handle the most challenging expressions for an amplifier: aggressive and strong, yet light and elegant.

The MC input features Fidelix’s proprietary V-I-V method. Voltage is converted to current in the first stage, and then current is converted back to voltage in the second stage. This configuration achieves an extremely low input-referred noise of -156 dBV, giga-ohm class high input impedance, and high DC stability simultaneously.

The LEGGIERO allows you to select different equalization curves using the combination of the rotary switches on the front left and right. The levels below 50Hz can be adjusted in 5 steps, as can those above 2kHz. You can choose from 25 curves including RIAA, SP, AES, NAB, FFRR, OLD RCA, and COLUMBIA. Both switches are set to the center position for RIAA, making the sub-50Hz levels adjustable in 2dB steps and the 2kHz+ levels in 1dB steps, practical for tone control use.

On the rear panel, there is a switch to select between MM and MC, and on the bottom of the unit, dip switches for switching input impedance are provided. Setting the input impedance to 1GΩ allows even an iron-core MC to sound closer to an air-core MC. With high input impedance, even an iron-core MC can reproduce the airy feel close to an air-core MC. All amplification circuits are configured in JFET Class A operation, and other components include non-magnetic PRP resistors and the best available capacitors at present.High-FidelityWe use PPS film, which provides excellent performance, and no electrolytic capacitors are used in the signal circuit. This is the result of careful attention to faithfully reproduce subtle textures. In addition, for all stages, the power supply operates at nearly constant current, which stabilizes the power and prevents interference between stages through the power supply. As a result, delicate and supple expression is achieved alongside clear and powerful bass.

The main unit and power supply are connected by a 6P DIN connector. It supports AC100V and AC120V regions.