The EQ.2 from Octave is a compact yet complete MM/MC phono stage housed in a magnetically shielded chassis with an external power supply.

Newprice: 1.799 euro (pricelist is available), now for 900 euro.

Specs:

Phono MM
Frequency response: +/- 0,25 dB RIAA / 25 Hz – 20 kHz
Input sensitivity: 4 mV
Gain: 50 dB
Input capacity: 220 pF
Input impedance: 47 kOhm
Output impedance: 100 Ohm
Signal-to-noise ratio: -90 dB / 2,5 V Output level
Max input level: 19 mV at 1 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0,008% bei 5,4 V RMS

Phono MC
Frequency response: +/- 0,25 dB RIAA / 25 Hz-20 kHz
Input sensitivity: 100 µV – 1 mV
Gain: 58 db, 62 dB, 68 dB, 72 dB (adjustable)
Input impedance: 62 Ohm – 1 kOhm
Output impedance: 100 Ohm
Signal-to-noise ratio: -74 dB / 2,5 V Output level
Signal-to-noise ratio: -86 dB / 2,5 V Output level
Max input level: 2,3 mV at 1 kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0,008% bei 5,4 V RMS