VERO S

phonostage

Downsizing

is a good thing if you do it "right". For us, this means taking the necessary steps to cut costs without making compromises or sacrificing sound quality. As our large VERO is simply too lavishly equipped and oversized for many customers, we were asked to develop a slimmed-down version - and we listened!

The circuitry

was largely taken over from the bigger VERO. However, we then had to cut back on the power conditioning, because the shunt regulation was not feasible in terms of components or cooling - but we found a way to stay very close to the performance of the original circuit...

The dedicated MM circuitry could also no longer be implemented in this form, so this was also omitted. The only disadvantage? 2 dB worse signal-to-noise ratio. Easy to get over with the already excellent values and absolutely inaudible...

The sound

is, as is well known from the bigger VERO; superior, deep and offering a large sound stage. The VERO S delivers a precise reproduction of the sound with a clear focus on individual players without drifting into the analytical. Tonality? Outstanding!

The optionally switchable subsonic filter ensures control of the low bass end and effectively prevents uncontrolled movements of the bass driver and possible feedback that might occur.

There is also an optional additional amplifier stage that raises the output voltage to the usual level for CD players.

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Tweaks?

As we had already discovered with our turntables, the power supply has a significant influence on the sound performance of a deck. This applies to amplifiers to an even greater extent. This is why we have left no stone unturned in adapting our LINEAR power supply to the needs of the VERO S. You will be amazed at how big the increase in sound improvement is...

technical data

  • Phonostage
  • input
    RCA - MC or MM/MI
  • output
    RCA
  • gain
    from 38 up to 66 dB in 6 steps via Jumper
  • load MC
    28 settings from 8 Ω up to 47 kΩ, fine adjustable in between 55 Ω and 200 Ω
  • load MM/MI
    100 pF (standard), 320 pF, 570 pF or 790 pF
  • frequency response
    20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0,2 dB
  • equalization
    RIAA
  • subsonic
    switchable -12 dB/oct.
  • weight
    1.75 kg
  • finish
    silver or black anodized front panel

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