HEGEL V10 phono preamp

HEGEL are not new to amplification, but the HEGEL V10 is their first Phono Stage:

Appears to be another well-equipped audiophile phono stage contender at - £1350 / NZD2395

- discrete JFET input for both MC and MM
- Gain XLR Out MM: 40dB / 45dB / 50dB / 52dB
- Gain XLR Out MC: 60dB / 65dB / 70dB / 72dB
- Gain RCA Out MM: 34dB / 39dB / 44dB / 46dB
- Gain RCA Out MC: 54dB / 59dB / 64dB / 66dB
- MC Load Impedance: Freely adjustable between 33 and 550 ohm / 47 kohm
- MM Load Capacitance: 100pF / 147pF / 220pF / 247pF / 320pF / 420pF / 467pF @ 47 kohm
- Subsonic Filter: Switchable on / off, -3dB at 20Hz, -18dB octave


" while the V10's overall balance is certainly on the smooth side, it's not short on transparency "

" deep and tuneful lower registers...sense of space and ambience "

" consistent across both MC and MM inputs..."

However...

" a little polite "

Which means, audition first, it may just suit your ears.