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Musical Surroundings Nova II (bottom right), shown with M.S. Phonomena II (bottom left - also available) and VAC Phi 200 Amplifier

Nova II Phono Preamplifier, dealer demo, rated 8/10 due to some small marks on top not visible in photo, 18 mos old. 60 day warranty.

Retail $1200, sell for $780 (price is firm).

ALSO AVAILABLE: Musical Surroundings Phonomena II (this is not the II+), demo, 9/10, 18 mos. old, 60 day warranty. Retail $600, sell for $360

Nova II - stock photo

Testimonials

The Absolute Sound Editors Choice Awards, 2013:
"Grace, poise, low noise, and neutrality characterize this excellent unit."

The Absolute Sound, Paul Seydor:
"What do you say about a product which you've already given a Golden Ear award when it is improved and it's price is dropped? ...this Nova remains, without apology or serious qualification, my new (affordable) reference - and very satisfyingly so."

Stereo Times, Frank Alles:
www.stereotimes.com/acc111807.shtml
“…I highly doubt that there is another phono stage that delivers such outstanding musical performance. And its plethora of gain and loading settings are truly a vinylphile's sweet dream.”

Audiophilia, Martin Appel:
www.audiophilia.com/wp/?p=4017
“The Nova Phenomena will be my new reference for both performance and price… a stunning achievement.”

Hifi Zine, Peter D'Amario:
www.hifizine.com/2011/03/musical-surroundings-nova-phonomena-phono-preamplifier/
“No phono preamp that I have used in my system (nor my preamplifier's phono stage) comes close to the reality of the sound of the Nova Phonomena.”

Overview

Musical Surroundings Nova II Phono Preamplifier

For the past 15 years, Michael Yee's Phonomena phono stage designs have defined Q.P.R., or Quality/Price Ratio, for phono stages, and the Musical Surroundings Nova II Phono Preamplifier is no exception.

Built in California, the new Nova II is a battery-powered phono stage with incredible flexibility and performance. The Musical Surroundings Nova II Phono Preamplifier replaces the popular Nova Phonomena. Our Nova II battery-powered phono preamplifier, sharing improved chassis design of our MYDAC II, features dual-mono, discrete circuitry with extensive gain and loading flexibility, delivering the best sound in its price range. Like the Phonomena II and SuperNova II, the Musical Surroundings Nova II Phono Preamplifier has rear panel accessible switches for easily accessible and highly flexible gain and loading adjustment. It features 2 rechargeable internal NiMH dual-mono battery packs with Smart Sensing auto recharge feature. All AC and charging circuits automatically disconnect when listening in battery mode. The Nova II features enhanced casework design and upgraded internal components.

The Musical Surroundings Nova II Phono Preamplifier is a complete phonograph preamplifier with RIAA equalization that amplifies the output signal of a phono cartridge, either moving coil or moving magnet, up to a nominal "line level". The Nova II may be used with a receiver or an integrated amplifier. If you use separate components, a line level control unit (preamp) is required before the power amp, since there is no independent volume control for the Nova II. The Nova II’s power supply is internal and connects to the wall with the supplied wall mount transformer.

Highlights of the Nova II:
- New casework with silver or black anodized finish
- Improved resonance isolation for main board and battery power supply
- 5dB better signal-to-noise ratio
- Super matched transistor pair input for improved linearity and sonic performance

Specifications

• 
  Gain Switches: 40, 44, 46, 48, 50, 51.5, 52.7, 53.7, 56, 57.5, 58.4, 59.4, 60dB


• 
  Input Loading Switches: 200pF/300pF, 30, 40, 50, 59, 80, 100, 121, 150, 243, 280, 380, 475, 660, 1k, 2k, 47k, 100k Ohms


• 
  Discrete, dual-mono circuitry


• 
  Dimensions: 9 7/8" x 9 7/8" x 2.5"


• 
  Weight: 5 lbs


• 
  Warranty: 3 years

California sales subject to sales tax.

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