Rega Fono MM MMMK3 Phonostage(What

Rega Fono MM MK3 Phonostage – What HiFi? Awards 2020 Winner

The Rega Fono MM MK3 is a premium phonostage designed for moving magnet cartridges, delivering exceptional audio clarity and precision. Winner of the What HiFi? Award in 2020, it combines advanced circuitry with a sleek aluminium design to elevate any hi-fi system.

Overview

The Fono MM MK3 features a fully discrete, cascaded complementary amplifier input stage optimised specifically for moving magnet cartridges. Its redesigned aluminium case complements Rega's latest electronic components, offering both aesthetic appeal and superior performance. This model succeeds the multi-award-winning MK2, which earned Best Phono Stage in its price category from What HiFi? in 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Key Features

• Winner of What HiFi? Awards 2020
• Fully discrete, cascaded complementary amplifier input stage
• Optimised for moving magnet (MM) cartridges
• Split RIAA equalisation into two stages to minimise interaction
• High-quality polyester capacitors in the signal path and polypropylene capacitors in RIAA circuits
• Durable aluminium case matching Rega TTPSU and Fono MC amplifiers
• Sleek, modern design for seamless integration into any hi-fi setup
• Designed for use with Rega PS1 power supply

Specifications

• Input sensitivity: 1.7mV for 200mV output
• Input loading: 47kΩ in parallel with 100pF
• Maximum input level: 60mV at 1kHz
• Gain: 41.4dB at 1kHz
• Output impedance: 200Ω
• Recommended minimum output load resistance: 5kΩ
• Frequency response (50kΩ output load): 15Hz (-3dB) to 100kHz (-0.2dB)
• RIAA accuracy (50kΩ output load): better than ±0.2dB from 100Hz to 100kHz
• Power requirements: 24V AC at 80mA maximum
• Compatibility: Only to be used with Rega PS1 power supply