The ZYX CPP-1 is an active MC gain stage that employs battery power to isolate the phono signal and sets input impedance (at 100ohm) with a proprietary coiled wire resistor.This Pre-Preamp is dedicated to ZYX cartridges, but it works perfectly with all MC cartridges with a load of about 100 Ohms. Handmade in Japan by constructor/designer of ZYX Mr. Nakatsuka.
All components made by hand. The labor quality of all components is immaculate.
The highest quality cryogenic purified monocrystal copper - exactly the same used by ZYX in its 1000 series cartridges and coils. Completely neutral acoustically and electrically - casing made of wood. This is a battery-operated device with the option of powering by a dedicated transformer. After full charging about 5-6 hours of continuous battery operation is possible. 47 Ohm output signal matches with any phono section of a preamp, integrated amp or receiver. Technical Specs:
Input Impedance 100Ω
Gain 26dB
Signal-to-Noise ratio 95dB THD <0.1% (1kHz)
Frequency Response 2Hz - 500kHz ± 1dB
RIAA character ± 0.2dB (20Hz ~ 20kHz)
Channel Balance 0db adjusted (1kHz)
Channel Separation> 100dB (1kHz)
Power consumption 0.8W Battery 9 pcs of NiMH 200AAH (1.2V 2000mAh)
AC Input Adapter: 100 ~ 240V 50 / 60Hz 0.3A
Output: DC 12V 1A I am selling since I acquired a Coincident Statement Phono stage that includes a MC step up. Great comments on it at http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Step-ups.html. This unit is a newer version (v.2) which represents an improvement over the one discussed at that site. Price includes shipping and Paypal fees within the CONUS.
| 
