Soulnote E-1 v2 Phono Equalizer

£3,800.00

The Soulnote E-1 version 2 is an advanced phono equaliser that redefines what’s possible at its level by combining MM, MC, and a dedicated optical cartridge input in a fully discrete, non-feedback design. Drawing directly from Soulnote’s flagship E-3, it delivers a deeply musical, organic sound with exceptional immediacy, low noise, and tonal realism across all cartridge types.

Category Phono Stage
Country Japan
Manufacturer Soulnote

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The Soulnote E-1 version 2 is an advanced phono equaliser that redefines what’s possible at its level by combining MM, MC, and a dedicated optical cartridge input in a fully discrete, non-feedback design. Drawing directly from Soulnote’s flagship E-3, it delivers a deeply musical, organic sound with exceptional immediacy, low noise, and tonal realism across all cartridge types.

Category Phono Stage
Country Japan
Manufacturer Soulnote

 
  • Input Sensitivity

    • MC: 0.4 mV

    • MM: 5 mV

    • Optical: 70 mV

    Gain

    • MC: 77 dB

    • MM: 55 dB

    • Optical: 32 dB

    Rated Output Level

    • Balanced: 3.0 V

    • Unbalanced: 1.5 V

    RIAA Accuracy

    • ±0.3 dB

    MC Load Resistance

    • 3 Ω / 10 Ω / 30 Ω / 100 Ω / 300 Ω / 1 kΩ

    MM Load Resistance

    • 47 kΩ

    Power Supply

    • 115 V AC, 60 Hz

    Power Consumption

    • 24 W

    Dimensions (W × H × D)

    • 430 × 109 × 409 mm

    Weight

    • 9.5 kg

    Included Accessories

    • Spikes

    • Power cable

    • Free Delivery within Mainland UK.

    • 30-Day Money-back Guarantee

    • Returns Policy

Soulnote E-1 v2 Phono Equaliser

Key Features

  • Dedicated Optical Cartridge Input
    True optical cartridge support alongside conventional MM and MC inputs.

  • New Type-R Analogue Circuit
    Optical and analogue circuitry derived from Soulnote’s E-3 for rich, lifelike playback.

  • Fully Discrete, Non-Feedback Design
    All analogue stages avoid global negative feedback for maximum signal purity and musical flow.

  • Advanced Bias & Power Regulation
    Newly developed bias circuits and discrete non-NFB regulators improve S/N ratio and expressiveness.

  • Refined MM & MC Performance
    Redesigned analogue stages deliver greater clarity, realism, and harmonic depth.

  • Flexible Cartridge Matching
    Multiple MC loading options and precise RIAA equalisation ensure broad compatibility.