Musical Surroundings Phonomena II Plus Phono Preamplifier

Editors' Choice Award 2019 – The Absolute Sound

"A Taste of High-end Sound"

Built in California, the Musical Surroundings Phonomena II+ is the highly capable successor to the Phonomena II in the affordable phono preamplifier series. Celebrating Musical Surroundings' 15-years in the market, the Phonomena II+ brings incredible flexibility and performance at a very affordable price.

"Alive and Electrifying"

The BP-26 won an Editors' Choice Award 2019 from The Absolute Sound magazine, which noted, "The Phonomena II is based on the top-flight Nova Phonomena, minus the battery pack… Its sound is alive and electrifying. For balance and value, the Phonomena II is a stunner."

At StereoTimes.com, Frank Alles wrote about the Phonomena II, "It will offer its many buyers a true taste of high-end sound at a fast-food price." This is even truer with the new Phonomena II+ model.

Improved Circuit Board Layout and More

The Phonomena II+ features an improved chassis design, based on Music Surroundings' more expensive Nova II. Boasting a new circuit board layout, the Phonomena II+ delivers discrete dual-mono signal paths, affording the listener more vibrant and dynamic music reproduction with a 'blacker' background.

Expertly made inside and out, the Phonomena II+’s small footprint optimizes signal path integrity, while its black or silver finish options are sure to match the rest of your components.

Lots of Adjustment Options for MM and MC Cartridges

This quality phono preamplifier incorporates RIAA equalization that amplifies the output signal of a phonograph cartridge, either moving-coil or moving-magnet, up to a nominal line level. Rear panel DIP switches let you choose input loading and gain values for a precise match with your cartridge.

It may be used with a receiver or an integrated amplifier. If you use separate components, a line level preamp is required before the power amp, since there is no independent volume control for the Phonomena II+ unit. The Phonomena II+'s power supply connects to the wall with the supplied wall-mount transformer.

• Phono preamp for MC and MM cartridges
• Improved circuit board layout
• Discrete dual-mono signal paths
• RIAA equalization
• Rear panel gain and input loading DIP switches

• Gain Switches: 40, 44, 46, 48, 50, 51.5, 52.7, 53.7, 56, 57.5, 58.4, 59.4, 60dB
• Input Loading Switches: 30, 40, 50, 59, 80, 100, 121, 150, 243, 280, 380, 475, 660, 1k, 2k, 50k, 100k Ohms
• Dimensions: 8.5" wide, 6" deep, and 2" high
• Weight: 3lbs
• Manufacturer's limited warranty: 3 years

Editors' Choice Award 2019 – The Absolute Sound

"The Phonomena II is based on the top-flight Nova Phonomena, minus the battery pack… Its sound is alive and electrifying. For balance and value, the Phonomena II is a stunner."

- The Absolute Sound, March 2019

"It will offer its many buyers a true taste of high-end sound at a fast-food price."

- Frank Alles, StereoTimes.com, review of Phonomena II model