Rega fono mc User Manual

INPUT: Connect the tonearm leads and earth (if used) to the input socket and to
the earth terminal on the back of the Fono.
Input Loading DIP Switch Settings (located on rear panel):
Loading resistance
1 and 2 o = 400Ω
1 on = 100Ω
2 on = 150Ω
1 and 2 ON = 70Ω
Capacitance
3 o = 1000pF
3 on = 4300pF
Gain
4 o = 63.5dB
4 on = 69.5dB
introduction /
The Fono MC has been designed to be eective, easy to use, and above all, to
reproduce music. The Fono MC uses the Linear Systems low noise LSK389 FET in an
all discrete input stage where low noise and linearity are vitally important to get the
best from an MC cartridge. Because of the high input impedance of FET, the loading
eects of the amplier circuit are minuscule and do not aect the performance
of the cartridge. A MUSE operational amplier is used in the RIAA equalization
amplier. Polypropylene capacitors have been used in the signal path and in the
RIAA equalization circuits.
There is selectable input loading for both resistance and capacitance along with two
dierent gain settings located on the back panel making the Fono MC compatible
with most low output MC cartridges.
The aesthetic design of the Fono MC was as important as the quality of its electrical
capabilities, so it benets from the same aluminium case as the Rega TTPSU and
Fono MM amplier, giving it a design which oers a familiar feel and moreover
brings it in line with its illustrious bigger brothers.
The new Fono MC circuit resulted from the design work carried out on the Aria
phono amplier. The Fono disk stage is designed to amplify the signal from a
moving coil cartridge to a level which can feed into a 200mV line level input on a
standard hi- amplier.
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powering up /
The Fono MC is turned on by pressing the on-o button located on the front, when
the unit is active the Rega logo will glow RED.
WARNING: We advise you to turn the Fono on rst followed by the amplier. This
is because the power surge in the Fono could cause an audible power on “thump”
which may distress the speakers.
method of connection /
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English
Turntable Earth:
If the turntable or tonearm has a separate
signal earth connection, this should be
connected to the turntable earth terminal on
the back of the unit.
OUTPUT:
Connect the output socket of the Fono to the
line input on the amplier.
Please note: If you have an integrated amplier with built in
phono stage, DO NOT connect the Fono to this input.

Rega fono mc Specifications

General

Power consumption	5 W
Type	Phono Preamplifier
Output impedance	200Ω
Frequency response	13 Hz (-3 dB) to 100 kHz (-0.3 dB)
Power Supply	24 V AC