Electrocompaniet ECP 2 MKII Phono Stage

With the resurgence of global interest in vinyl, having a top-tier phono preamplifier or RIAA stage is more crucial than ever in a reference audio setup. The ECP2-MKII has quickly become a favorite among reviewers and enthusiasts, setting a benchmark in its price range, much like other Electrocompaniet offerings. It features cutting-edge instrumentation, operational amplifiers, and the highest quality discrete components throughout its DC-coupled signal path.

Adjustable Gain

The ECP2-MKII is designed to accommodate any pickup, whether MM or MC, thanks to its highly configurable input stage and adjustable gain, perfectly matched to the RIAA curve.

Balanced Audio

Incorporating state-of-the-art instrumentation and operational amplifiers, the ECP2-MKII ensures top-notch audio quality with its DC-coupled design and premium discrete components in the signal path.

Specs

Phono Section

• Gain @ 1 kHz RCA: Adjustable 39.8 – 71.4 dB
• Gain @ 1 kHz XLR: Adjustable 45.8 – 76.4 dB
• Resistance Loading (RL): Adjustable 10 Ω – 47 kΩ
• Capacitive Loading (CL): Adjustable 0 – 350 pF
• Maximum Output Level: 17.5 V rms (+ 25 dB V)
• Overload Margin: > 31 dB @ 1 kHz
• Output Impedance: 100 Ω single-ended, 200 Ω balanced
• Frequency Response: 20 – 20 kHz ± 0.2 dB
• RIAA Correction Accuracy: ± 0.1 dB
• Subsonic Filter: -3 dB @ 11 Hz, 24 dB/octave
• Channel Separation: > 85 dB, 20 – 20 kHz
• THD + Noise: < 0.003% @ 1 kHz
• S/N-R: 96 dB, 1 kHz, A-weighted, ref. 10 dB V output
• S/N-R: 91 dB, 1 kHz, A-weighted, ref. 5 mV input
• S/N-R: 67.4 dB, 1 kHz, A-weighted, ref. 500 μV input

Dimensions

• Width: 470 mm / 18.5 inches
• Depth: 373 mm / 14.6 inches
• Height: 78 mm / 3 inches
• Weight: 9 kg / 19.8 lbs