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The extinction
of vinyl records has been predicted many times, and yet the
technology
remains with us. In the face of digital formats, which are so
convenient and user-friendly, it might seem difficult to explain
the survival of vinyl. That is until you listen to both. Digital
music has never equaled analog recordings in the quality or
beauty of musical reproduction. Sonically there really is no
comparison between the CD format and vinyl. Even the new high-resolution
formats, such as DVD-Audio and SACD, use vinyl records as the
benchmark for comparison. For those audiophiles who take the
path less traveled in pursuit of musical perfection, Zanden
proudly offers the Model 1000, 1100 and now the 1200 phono stages. |
The model 1200 is Zandenﾕs stereo phono stage. It is designed for use with moving coil cartridges and contains two separate step-up transformers for both high and low impedance cartridges. While most phono playback equalization circuits in preamplifiers are CR (capacitor & resistor) or NF (negative feedback), Zanden has chosen another method. The model 1200 uses a fixed impedance circuit called a bridged T. It is constructed from a capacitor, resistors and an inductor. This has been the method of choice in professional playback systems for years and the most accurate. The amplifier section has our original NO-NFB (no negative feedback) vacuum tube circuit. The power supply is constructed from a tube rectifier and an input choke to avoid the switching noise of diodes. The tube heater has current regulated circuits to prevent a rush of current from causing damage and guarantees the stable release of thermo-electrons from the tubeﾕs cathode. High quality polypropylene film capacitors are used in the signal lines. The coils are manufactured on an automatic winding machine at our manufacturing facility. The base, front and rear panels are constructed of 16 mm thick aluminum to keep vibrations to a minimum. The unit is then covered with beautiful stainless steel polished to a mirror finish.
Although many people believe the recording curves of all LP records were unified
with the RIAA curve, this is not true. The RIAA curve did not become the standard
until the fifties, and many recording labels used different recording curves
during this period and earlier. To achieve the optimum playback of all stereo
LPs the model 1200 allows the user to choose between the RIAA, Columbia and DECCA
equalization curves by the simple turn of a mercury rotary switch. The input
and phono equalization curve selection sections contain extremely reliable miniature
relays, which maintain long-lasting, stable performance. The Zanden model 1200
stereo phono stage offers uncompromising playback of all your stereo LPs.
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Specifications
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Equalization curve positions
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RIAA, COLUMBIA, DECCA |
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Inputs : |
Low/High impedance M/C cartridge x 1
(selected by rotary switch on the front panel) |
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Input impedance: |
low: 4
ohm
hi: 40 ohm |
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Output impedance:
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3Kohm
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Gain: |
Low MC: 68dB (1kHz, RIAA)
High MC: 56dB (1kHz, RIAA) |
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Frequency deflection:
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0.5dB (20Hz〜20kHz)
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Total harmonic distortion:
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0.1% @ 300mv RMS output, 1kHz
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Signal to Noise:
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-70dB (IHF-A, 5.0mv RMS)
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Using vacuum Tubes:
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6922 4 pieces, 6CA4 1 piece
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| Channel Balance :
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0.5dB maximum |
| Dimensions: |
398 (W)/103
(H)/405 (D) |
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Weight:
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9kg
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Specifications subject to change without notice. |
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