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It was originally designed as a \"no holds barred\" power supply for charging the battery packs of the Musical Surroundings flagship Super Nova III phono stage. It is a \"Classic Analog Power Supply\" that uses a 50\/60 Hz transformer, large storage capacitors, and low noise linear Voltage Regulators, all designed to achieve the goal of reducing noise for the best sound from an audiophile turntable system.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhen used to power the Musical Surroundings Phonomena 2, Phonomena 2+, and Nova III phono stages, the LCPS will dramatically improve their sound by providing cleaner power and eliminating the noise from a digital switching power supply. This switching noise is higher in frequency than the audio signals and can modulate the actual audio signal. The power supply voltages may also have the switching noise on them. A digital power supply also radiates via magnetic field emissions that can be transmitted to other components in the audio system. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003ePremium Audiophile-Quality Internal Components\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe LCPS uses a Tamura Transformer to convert the line voltage to a usable voltage for the Musical Surroundings solid state preamps. Tamura Transformers are very well known for use in tube amplifiers, tube power supplies and other audio circuits. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLarge filter capacitors and rectifiers are part of a noise reduction circuit before ultra low noise, low dropout, precision voltage regulators (Linear Technologies LT1965, LT3015). A single supply connection (+22.5V) is supplied for Phonomena II, Phonomena II+, and Nova III. 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It was originally designed as a \"no holds barred\" power supply for charging the battery packs of the Musical Surroundings flagship Super Nova III phono stage. It is a \"Classic Analog Power Supply\" that uses a 50\/60 Hz transformer, large storage capacitors, and low noise linear Voltage Regulators, all designed to achieve the goal of reducing noise for the best sound from an audiophile turntable system.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhen used to power the Musical Surroundings Phonomena 2, Phonomena 2+, and Nova III phono stages, the LCPS will dramatically improve their sound by providing cleaner power and eliminating the noise from a digital switching power supply. This switching noise is higher in frequency than the audio signals and can modulate the actual audio signal. The power supply voltages may also have the switching noise on them. A digital power supply also radiates via magnetic field emissions that can be transmitted to other components in the audio system. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003ePremium Audiophile-Quality Internal Components\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe LCPS uses a Tamura Transformer to convert the line voltage to a usable voltage for the Musical Surroundings solid state preamps. Tamura Transformers are very well known for use in tube amplifiers, tube power supplies and other audio circuits. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLarge filter capacitors and rectifiers are part of a noise reduction circuit before ultra low noise, low dropout, precision voltage regulators (Linear Technologies LT1965, LT3015). A single supply connection (+22.5V) is supplied for Phonomena II, Phonomena II+, and Nova III. 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The new V2 model features higher sensitivity, greater accuracy, a new analog meter, and the option to use an outboard power supply as well as a 9v battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eGetting the best phono cartridge azimuth is a key parameter for achieving optimal imaging and sound staging. To do this properly, your phono cartridge’s azimuth must be calibrated correctly. Today’s line contact and micro line styluses have a very small groove contact area as compared to elliptical styluses, thus requiring finer adjustment. 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Highly recommended!\" notes Jeff Dorgay in his review for \u003cem\u003eTone Audio\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"A delightful accessory for vinyl enthusiasts,\" opines Chris Martens in \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Breakthrough in Azimuth Adjustment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Fozgometer represents a breakthrough for adjusting your azimuth. The Fozgometer is a small portable device used in conjunction with a test record. It measures channel separation, channel balance, and signal direction quickly and accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eReadings are taken without touching the meter, leaving your hands free to work with the tonearm. The meter reads channel separation in both directions, and channel balance. The LED's indicate Left, Center, and Right signal (test tone) positions. 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