Lehmann Audio Phonolith – The Sound Monolith: Minimalist All-Rounder as Phono, Line, and Headphone Preamp with Decade-Jubilee Power.
The fully analog Phonolith revolutionizes purist HiFi setups: It merges the precise phono stage of the Decade with Linear II quality, powered by an elaborate PWX II LZ supply (with secondary output for expansions like Black Cube II) – delivering flawless sound at a moderate price, including 3S feet for resonance damping. Highly customizable: 4 impedances (47 kΩ/1 kΩ/100 Ω/390 Ω, combinable to 80/90/280 Ω), MM/MC switch, capacitances (100 pF/1 nF), subsonic filter (4 frequencies 7–78 Hz), and line gain (0/10/20 dB) – perfect for any cartridge, long cables, and tight bass.
Technical Brilliance:
Ground loop rejection 73 dB(A), channel separation >73 dB, distortion <0.02%, power draw 8.2 W – dynamically superior, tonally neutral, and detail-rich, with PreOut for power amps and top-tier headphone performance. Pure source switching and volume control; blue LED indicates line input.
Design & Philosophy:
Compact linear form factor (audio section + separate PSU), "Phonolith" (phono + monolith = sound stone) embodies essential HiFi art – ideal for vinyl enthusiasts in the streaming era. Outperforms rivals through Lehmann's award-winning tech, expandability, and philosophical minimalism.