Pathos InTheGroove MM / MC Phonostage

This solid-state phonostage features passive RIAA preamplification, an external PSU, and settings for impedance, capacitance, and gain

Completely developed in-house by Pathos in Italy, the In The Groove has a linear power supply in separate housing for the lowest possible noise floor. Impedance and capacitance can be set with knobs on the front panel, and a gain setting is available on the rear. The In The Groove offers balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA outputs.

Entirely handmade in Italy.

Specifications

Frequency response: RIAA ± 0.2 dB
THD: 0.04% @1 V RMS , 1 kHz
Gain: 62dB, 56dB, 50dB, 43dB
Input impedance: Selectable in 6 settings of resistance and 6 settings of capacitance
Max output level: 5.5 V RMS unbalanced, 5.5+5.5 V RMS balanced
Analog output: 1 x balanced XLR, 1 x RCA
Output impedance: 75 ohm unbalanced, 40 ohm balanced
Power consumption: 10 W max,  <0.5 W standby mode

Dimensions
Preamplifier: 10.2" (D) x 7.87" (W) x 2.75" (H)
Power supply: 9" (D) x 2.36" (W) x 2.75" (H)

Weight (preamplifier, power supply): 5 lb (2.3 kg), 2.64 lb (1.2 kg)