Graham Slee Era Gold V Phono Stage

Graham Slee Era Gold V Phono Stage

A moving magnet phono stage with a big reputation – one reviewer called it “miraculous”. Launched in 2002 and hand-built in Britain by Graham Slee, it gave high-output cartridge owners a sound that could rival moving coil. Demonstrations may be possible by arrangement with Graham Slee – just ask.

Still Going Strong

Graham Slee planned to retire the Era Gold V when the Reflex arrived, but demand kept it in production. Instead of chasing a clean, CD-like sound, it went for depth and musicality – and that’s why people still ask for it.

Good to Know

• For moving magnet, high-output moving coil and moving iron cartridges
• Upgrade path: swap the basic power supply for the PSU1
• Want to use a low-output MC? Add the Elevator EXP step-up
• Need EQ for old records? The Jazz Club is the archival version
• Mono switch available as an option – ask us

Specification

• Input range: 2mV to 10mV
• Output (for input range): 252mV to 1,260mV (1.26V)
• Maximum input: 39mV rms
• Maximum output: 4.914V rms
• Gain: 42dB (126) at 1kHz
• Input impedance: 47k Ohms plus 100pF
• Output (driving/source) impedance: 910 Ohm
• Recommended load impedance: 10k Ohm or greater
• Noise at output: -65dB CCIR Q-pk
• Distortion: 0.02%
• RIAA accuracy: < 0.5dB
• Channel balance: 0.2dB
• Channel separation: 64dB
• Size (approx.): W107 x H50 x D180 mm inc. jacks