Budget-Priced USB Phono Stage from Rega
Of course, the Fono Mini 2AD can also be used as a
traditional phono stage via its RCA outputs. It accommodates moving-magnet cartridges
only, offering 47k-ohm/100pF loading. The included 24V 85mA adapter provides power. |
ts plain-Jane looks aside,
the new Fono Mini 2AD ($175) pushes Rega's long tradition of analog playback into the
digital realm. The Fono Mini 2AD is based on the phono stage included with the Mira 3
integrated amp, with one important addition: a USB connector, which allows the transfer of
vinyl to digital for storage on a computer, external hard drive or thumb drive. This
requires the use of a secondary digital-audio editor such as Audacity. The Fono Mini 2AD
includes a front-panel output adjustment for optimum control during transfer.