AVID

PULSARE II™ Phono Stage

The AVID Pulsare II Phono Stage is a top-tier, fully balanced amplification unit that delivers an unparalleled vinyl listening experience. With switchable gain, resistance, and capacitance settings, it allows precise cartridge matching, enhancing both musical accuracy and realism. Its dual-mono design ensures minimal distortion and exceptional channel separation, creating a wide soundstage with impressive depth. The Pulsare II also features mono and subsonic filters, optimising playback quality for different recordings. Equipped with a low-noise power supply and prodigious headroom, the AVID Pulsare II Phono Stage offers audiophiles electronic artistry with a truly immersive listening experience.

 

Pulsare II Sets a Benchmark for Realistic Phono Amplification

The Pulsare II Phono Stage is crafted to deliver a profound listening experience that mirrors the essence of live performance. For over a decade, AVID has set new standards in phono amplification, and the Pulsare II builds on this legacy, combining cutting-edge electronics with sheer power and presence. Engineered to reproduce sound with solidity and dynamic drive, this phono stage does more than amplify—it brings listeners closer to the artistry and realism of live music.

Pulsare II’s Quick Switchable Settings Provide Versatile Control

The Pulsare II’s quick-switch settings make it incredibly adaptable, allowing users to adjust gain, resistance, and capacitance even while music is playing, providing real-time control over the listening experience. Using a dedicated relay bank, each adjustment maintains impeccable signal integrity, eliminating any interference or signal loss. This flexibility ensures that every vinyl setup can be finely tuned to perfection, offering an audio journey that feels both personal and authentic.

Fully Balanced Operation Enhances Sound Purity and Detail

Engineered with a fully balanced architecture, the Pulsare II provides unparalleled clarity by isolating signals from external noise. By supporting cartridges with balanced input, it maintains a high level of fidelity, resulting in audio that’s clean, detailed, and strikingly realistic. Additionally, the Pulsare II features a mono and subsonic filter, optimising playback and ensuring vinyl records sound their absolute best across genres, making this phono stage a versatile and essential component for any high-end audio system.

Dual Cartridge Compatibility for Seamless Listening Flexibility

Equipped to handle two cartridges simultaneously, the Pulsare II is ideal for vinyl enthusiasts who appreciate the versatility of different cartridge types or want to switch between different musical styles. With separate, dedicated inputs, this phono stage enables users to alternate cartridges without compromising performance, enhancing the listening experience and allowing for a seamless transition between different records or moods.

Pulsare II’s Precision-Built Components and High-End Specifications

The Pulsare II’s technical design is executed with extreme attention to detail. Its RIAA accuracy of 5Hz – 70kHz (±0.5dB) preserves sonic integrity across the frequency spectrum, ensuring precision in both the high and low frequencies. The noise level is kept impressively low at < -81dB for MM and < -67dB for MC cartridges, allowing the faintest details to emerge with clarity. With gain settings adjustable from 40dB to 70dB and a range of resistance and capacitance options, the Pulsare II is engineered to match a variety of cartridges and setups effortlessly.

Dual Regulated Power Supply Delivers Pure, Reliable Power

Pulsare II is powered by a double-regulated power supply with a robust 300VA transformer, which eliminates unwanted noise and voltage fluctuations. This ensures stable and clean power delivery, enhancing the overall audio performance and offering a high-quality, reliable listening experience.

 

Specification

Specification	Value
Noise	< -81dB MM <-67dB MC
Distortion	< 0.001%
Riaa	5Hz - 70kHz ±0.5dB
Gain	40dB -50dB -60dB -70dB
Resistance	10R-30R-100R-300R-500R-1K-5k-10K-47K-CUSTOM
Capacitance	100pf - 200pf - 500pf - 1.5nf - 10nf - 20nf
Subsonic filter	1st ORDER SLOPE, -3dB@10Hz
Output impedance	20Ω
Power supply	DOUBLE REGULATED WITH 300va TRANSFORMER
Voltage input	100-240vac 50/60Hz 10 WATTS MAX
Dimensions	290 x 240 x 100mm (W x D x H)
Net weight	CONTROL UNIT - 3.8KG (8.4LB) - PSU - 6.4KG (14LB)