Rega fono mm, Manual, Page: 3 / 44

introduction /
The Fono MM has been designed to be effective, easy to use, and above all, to
reproduce music. The Fono MM uses a fully discrete, cascaded, complementary
amplifier input stage. This configuration has been proven to work well with moving
magnet cartridges. The RIAA equalization has been split into two stages to
minimise interaction. Polyester capacitors have been used in the signal path and
polypropylene capacitors are used in the RIAA equalization circuits.
The aesthetic design of the Fono MM was as important as the quality of its electrical
capabilities, so it benefits from the same aluminium case as the Rega TTPSU and
Fono MC amplifier, giving it a design which offers a familiar feel and moreover
brings it in line with its illustrious bigger brothers.
The Fono disk stage is designed to amplify the signal from a moving magnet
cartridge to a level which can feed into a 200mV line level input on a standard hi-fi
amplifier.
powering up /
The Fono MM is turned on by pressing the on-off 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 first followed by the amplifier. This
is because the power surge in the Fono could cause an audible power on “thump”
which may distress the speakers.
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