REGA Research Fono MM Mk5 Phono Stage

The new Rega FONO MK5 MM phono stage has been designed to be effective, easy to use, and above all, to reproduce music. The Rega FONO MK5 MM uses a fully discrete, cascaded, complementary amplifier input stage, a configuration designed to optimise the performance of your moving magnet cartridge.

The RIAA equalization has been split into two stages to minimise interaction. Polyester capacitors have been used in the signal path and polypropylene capacitors are used in the RIAA equalization circuits. The aesthetic design of the FONO MK5 MM was as important as the quality of its electrical capabilities, so it benefits from the same aluminium case as the NEW Rega TTPSU and NEW FONO MK4 MC amplifier, giving it a design which offers a familiar feel and moreover brings it in line with its illustrious bigger brothers.

Input sensitivity is 1.7mV for 200mV output, input loading is 47KΩ in parallel with 100pF, and the maximum input level is 60mV at 1KHz. The recommended minimum output load resistance is 5KΩ. The FONO MK5 MM has been a consistent award winner, receiving the What Hi-Fi? Award in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

With its simple connectivity and operation, custom case design, and two-stage RIAA equalization, the Rega FONO MK5 MM is a dedicated moving magnet stage that offers both effective performance and a modern, integrated aesthetic to complement any hi-fi system.

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