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Grimm Audio PW1 Phono Preamplifier – Pure Class for Vinyl Lovers
Experience your vinyl collection like never before with the Grimm Audio PW1 – a high-quality phono preamplifier (also known as a phono preamp) that brings out even the finest details of your vinyl records. Designed in the Netherlands with the same precision and passion that has made Grimm Audio world-renowned in the professional audio industry.
Why Choose the PW1?
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Top-Class Sound Quality: Enjoy a neutral and accurate representation of your music, free from noise or distortion.
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Passive RIAA Filter: Based on the famous Grimm Audio LS1 standard, ensuring maximum precision and clarity.
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Compatible with MM and MC Cartridges: Flexible inputs for any type of turntable, from beginner to high-end audiophile setups.
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Solid Build Quality: The elegant aluminum design is compact and vibration-free, built to ensure perfect audio performance.
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Made for Audiophiles: Every component is selected to deliver the optimal sound quality.
Whether you’re a beginning vinyl enthusiast or a seasoned audiophile, the Grimm Audio PW1 will elevate your listening experience to a professional level.
Why the Grimm Audio PW1 is a Gamechanger for Audiophiles
The Grimm Audio PW1 is not just any phono preamplifier – it’s a masterpiece of audio technology. Whether you use an MM (Moving Magnet) or MC (Moving Coil) cartridge, the PW1 ensures crystal-clear, detailed sound that takes any turntable to the next level.
What Makes the Grimm Audio PW1 So Special?
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Minimalistic Design: The unique design of the PW1 is both functional and aesthetic. It features a minimalist electronic setup, ensuring no unnecessary parts that could interfere with the sound.
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Cartridge Flexibility: Thanks to the MM and MC cartridge inputs, the PW1 is compatible with almost any turntable and provides 90 dB of gain for even the deepest bass signals of 50 nV.
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Professional Outputs: RCA and XLR outputs offer flexible integration into various high-end audio circuits.
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Built-in Adjustable Settings: You can easily adjust the gain and load settings beneath the baseplate, allowing you to fine-tune the performance to your specific needs.
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Silent Internal Power Supply: The PW1 features an internal linear power supply, ensuring a noise-free power source, which is essential for top-notch sound quality.
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Copper Shielding: The interior is copper-shielded, minimizing electromagnetic interference and contributing to the pure sound of the phono preamplifier.
Why the Grimm Audio PW1 is a Must-Have for Every Audiophile
The Grimm Audio PW1 is the result of decades of experience and passion for sound and music. Peter van Willenswaard, co-founder of Grimm Audio, has dedicated his life to designing and improving phono preamplifiers. He has created countless designs, both solid-state and with tubes, but the PW1 is his ultimate solid-state design that rivals the magical sound of his best tube-based designs.
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Passion for Sound Quality: Peter van Willenswaard doesn't just focus on achieving the lowest harmonic distortion; he seeks a perfect balance between components, resulting in a soundstage that is both spacious and rhythmically addictive.
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Industrial Beauty: The design is not only technically advanced but also visually appealing. The copper-shielded interior is a true work of art, and the sturdy casing – designed by Michiel Uylings (known for the MU1) – makes the PW1 a timeless design.
Technical Specifications:
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Inputs: MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil) cartridge inputs
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Outputs: RCA and XLR
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Adjustments: Gain and load settings beneath the baseplate
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Power Supply: Internal silent linear power supply
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Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 250 mm (W x H x D)
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Weight: 1.2 kg
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Interior: Copper-shielded for minimal interference
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Warranty: 5-year limited warranty
The detailed specifications can be found under the 'Specifications' tab.
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What You Get with Your Order:
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Grimm Audio PW1 Phono Preamplifier (demo unit)
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5-Year Warranty (limited, according to Grimm Audio terms)
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Unlock the full potential of your turntable with the Grimm Audio PW1. Order now at ALBEPRO!
Grimm Audio PW1 Phono Preamplifier – Detailed Specifications
General Specifications:
- Maximum Ambient Temperature for Operation: 45°C
- Set Line Voltage: 100/115 V or 230 V (internally set)
- Fuse:
- 115 V: 315 mA (Littelfuse 0215.315MXP)
- 230 V: 200 mA (Littelfuse 0215.200MXP)
- Weight: 3.3 kg
- Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 250 mm (W x D x H)
- Package Dimensions: 265 x 350 x 220 mm
Connections:
- MM (Moving Magnet) RIAA Gain: 37 dB ± 1 dB, sensitivity: typical 5 mV
- MC (Moving Coil) Gain: MM/RIAA gain plus 20 or 30 dB. Sensitivity: typical 500 µV (20 dB gain) or 160 µV (30 dB gain)
- Optional Output Boost: +10 dB
- Output Impedance: 100 Ω (for both RCA and XLR)
- Recommended Output Load Impedance: > 10 kΩ
Input Impedance:
MM (Moving Magnet):
- Resistance: 47 kΩ
- Capacitance: 47 pF, plus optional 47 pF, 100 pF, and/or 220 pF in parallel
MC (Moving Coil):
- Resistance: 47 kΩ, plus optional 33 Ω, 100 Ω, 330 Ω, and/or 1 kΩ in parallel
- Capacitance: 330 pF, plus optional 330 pF and/or 680 pF in parallel
Performance:
- THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise):
- MM ≤ -45 dB (1 kHz, 5 mV)
- MC ≤ -45 dB (1 kHz, 500 µV)
- SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) CCIR-2k:
- MM ≥ 80 dB (+0 dB position, reference 5 mV)
- MC ≥ 76 dB (+20 dB position, reference 500 µV)
- ≥ 80 dB (+30 dB position, reference 500 µV)
- Overload Margin:
- MM 24 dB (1 kHz, 5 mV)
- MC 24 dB (1 kHz, 500 µV)
- RIAA Precision: ± 0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
- Channel Imbalance: ≤ 0.5 dB
- Crosstalk:
- MM ≥ 90 dB (1 kHz, 5 mV)
- MC ≥ 86 dB (1 kHz, 500 µV)