CONSIDERED BY MANY AUDIOPHILES TO BE THE BEST SOUNDING PHONO STAGE FOR MM or MC ANYWHERE NEAR THE PRICE RANGE  ** Signature Upgrade includes Gold Lion 12AX7/ECC83 Tubes and Mundorf Capacitors
 
*** Audioarcan Is The Authorized Canadian Distributor For Icon Audio UK Tube Amplifier Solutions. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CANADA AND US WITH TWO YEAR WARRANTY SERVICED FROM BARRIE ONTARIO
 
Can be ordered from this website or by emailing us a request for a PayPal invoice at sales@audioarcan.com. Prices include tax/shipping to any address within Canada and US. 
To order/purchase in US funds just email an invoice request to: sales@audioarcan.com - PayPal available for credit card use. No membership is needed. Also available on Audiogon. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN US and CANADA.
For perfect connection see our Graham Slee cables listed on this website.
 
 
Icon Audio PS1 MK II Phono Stage - MM/MC  Selected by many to be the best tube phono stage amplifier in its price range and higher. Supports both MM and MC cartridges and mono-stereo with a front panel switch. Separate power supply for noise reduction. Just an outstanding sound. Hi Fi World refer to the Icon Audio PS1 phono stage amplifier as a "reference standard".  For additional information and specifications go to Product Lines Link on this website or www.iconaudio.com.
 
** See Icon Audio PS1 review in Audiophilia published February 14th. **
 
All products sold by Audioarcan can be ordered directly from this website or on Canuck Audio Mart and/or Audiogon. Direct from Distributor discounts are offered on all purchasing methods and shipping costs are included with all orders.  PayPal available  - Prices: PS1 MKII MM/MC Standard Showroom Demo (when available) $2895. CDN
Prices include shipping and taxes to all addresses in Canada and United States.
 
PRODUCT INFO

Now with improved power supply and new cosmetics, and the option of our new MC transformers.
It is well known that valves can sound much better than transistors, this is especially so with LP reproduction. Mainly because:
The massive overload of valves prevents distortion on highly modulated or worn LPs, therefore, reducing noise.
The “warm” sound of valves is well suited to the reproduction of analog music from LP.
The huge 40db RIAA difference between 20 Hz and 20 kHz is easier for valves than transistors.
Our “passive” design uses no “feedback”
Our simple design uses “hi fi” components.
We use “hand-wired” “point to point” wiring with no printed circuit board.

It is essential that these precious few microvolts of signal from the pickup cartridge go straight into the valve without any switches or coupling capacitors in the way to add sonic impurities.

The PS1 has become a “Reference Standard” for Hi Fi World.
Summary:
Our original acclaimed PS1 design was updated and upgraded. Faithfull to the analog traditions of vinyl.
: Product is in stock and will ship the next business day.
Moving Magnet or Moving Coil?
Moving Magnet types are generally cheaper, and have the advantage of high output.
Moving Coil pickups have low output, they are generally more expensive.
But most hi fi fans prefer MC pickups. The LP original “Master” is cut with a moving coil stylus.
MC pickups need special transformers to give extra gain. We fit our own custom design and made transformers. They have a very smooth detailed sound. These may be fitted at the time of order or after purchase.
The front panel switch then allows you to easily choose either MM or MC input.

Specifications and Features
Built in volume control, suitable for most power amplifiers
Stereo/mono switch for lower noise from mono LPs
Choke power supply
Separate Power supply for lower noise
Comprehensive manual supplied
All hand wired point to point
No printed circuit board to spoil the sound
Japanese Blue ALPS volume pot.
All Triode valves 3x ECC83
Sensitivity: 3mv for 1.26v output (0.3mv MC)
Gain MM 53db MC 72db
Load: imp: 47k MM, 100 ohms MC
Output source impedance 50 ohms
Signal to noise level -75db (MM)
RIAA Freq response 20hz-20khz +0 – 1db
NO global feedback used
High quality resistors
Hi Fi quality audio capacitors
Silver PTFE audio cable
Gold plated Input/output terminals