Audio Technica AT-PEQ30 silver

AT-PEQ30: Phono Preamplifier with MM and MC Inputs

The Audio Technica AT-PEQ30 is a phono preamplifier that delivers sound quality commensurate with its price. It’s designed to enhance the audio output from your turntable, providing a clear and detailed soundstage with convincing vocals. The AT-PEQ30 is particularly adept at handling pop, rock, and jazz recordings. It also ensures a low-noise signal, thanks to its high-quality FET inputs integrated into a feedback-type phono equalizer circuit.

Design

The AT-PEQ30 isn’t just about performance; it also boasts an elegant and professional design. The all-metal housing provides superior isolation against radio and electronic interference. The machined aluminum front panel and gold-plated RCA connectors are examples of the high-quality materials used throughout. This design not only ensures optimal performance but also adds a touch of elegance to your audio setup.

Compatibility

The AT-PEQ30 is designed to be compatible with a wide range of turntables. It can work with turntables equipped with MM (moving magnet), MC (moving coil), and VM (dual magnet) cartridges. This broad compatibility makes it a versatile addition to any audio setup, whether you’re looking to add a phono stage to your turntable setup or upgrade your turntable’s built-in phono preamp.

Ease of Use

The AT-PEQ30 is designed with user-friendly features that make it easy to integrate into your audio setup. It offers a switchable MM and MC input with fixed gain and impedance, allowing compatibility with a wide range of moving magnet and moving coil cartridges. This means you can easily switch between cartridge types, depending on your preferences and the specific requirements of your audio setup.

Key Benefits of the Audio Technica AT-PEQ30

• Choice of MM and MC input with fixed gain and impedance
  • High-quality FET inputs ensure low noise
  • Precision components provide excellent RIAA response
  • All-metal housing ensures superior isolation
  • Machined aluminum front panel and gold-plated RCA input/output connectors

Technical Specifications

MM Specifications (Moving Magnet)

• Impedance: 47 kΩ
• Input Sensitivity: 4.5 mV
• Rated Output: 250 mV
• Gain: 35 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 dB
• RIAA Deviation (20 Hz - 20 kHz): ± 0.5 dB

MC Specifications (Moving Coil)

• Impedance: 120 Ω
• Input Sensitivity: 0.28 mV
• Rated Output: 250 mV
• Gain: 59 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 74 dB
• RIAA Deviation (20 Hz - 20 kHz): ± 0.5 dB

General Characteristics

• Power Supply: DC 15 V, 1.2 A
• Power Consumption: 2.5 W
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 47 × 197.5 × 125.5 mm (excluding protruding parts)
• Weight: approximately 890 g
• Accessories: power adapter