The Superphon Revelation series isn’t just a line of preamps—it’s one of the greatest audio sleeper hits of all time. Designed by Stan Warren, the same guy who co-founded PS Audio, these preamps took the "high-end sound without the high-end price" concept and absolutely ran with it.
Think of it this way: If Mark Levinson and Audio Research are like fancy steakhouse dinners, Superphon is that hole-in-the-wall joint that serves a $12 burger that destroys them all.
- Production
- 1985-87
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 0483DM
- Orig. MSRP
- $399
- Restoration
- Cleaned ALL control contacts
- Verified input connections
- Unit is set up for moving magnet phono cartridges
- Factory Specs
Type Solid State Preamplifier
Inputs Phono, Aux 1, Aux 2
Outputs Main, Tape
Tape monitor loop yes
Bandwidth 2Hz to 170kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.005%
Input overload 190mV
Signal to noise ratio 80dB (phono), 90dB (aux)
RIAA accuracy +-2dB
Gain 38dB (phono), 18dB (aux)
Maximum output 13.5V rms
Input impedance 47K ohm (phono), 33K ohm (aux)
Input capacitance 100pF (phono)
Dimensions 11"W x 3"H x 9.25"D
Weight 9 lbs.
- Liner Notes
I can't add much to the previous praise the Superphon has gotten in Stereophile except to say that if this preamp was British and cost $2500 everyone would be be praising it to the skies. It's short on features and looks, but possesses a soundstage that virtually all the competition lacks, a natural sweetness without glare in the upper octaves, and a musicality that is sadly lacking in virtually every receiver or cheap transistor preamplifier I've heard.
- Anthony H. Cordesman, Stereophile Dec. 1985
- Packing
- Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. We use our InstaPak machine and white open cell foam to build a custom enclosure for your piece that ensures that it's stable and secure. If it is particularly fragile or heavy, we typically opt for private courier delivery. Depending on where you are in the country, that may cost a bit extra.
- Shipping
- This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $50, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 8939298980061
The Superphon Revelation series isn’t just a line of preamps—it’s one of the greatest audio sleeper hits of all time. Designed by Stan Warren, the same guy who co-founded PS Audio, these preamps took the "high-end sound without the high-end price" concept and absolutely ran with it.
Think of it this way: If Mark Levinson and Audio Research are like fancy steakhouse dinners, Superphon is that hole-in-the-wall joint that serves a $12 burger that destroys them all.
Production
1985-87
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
0483DM
Orig. MSRP
$399
Restoration
- Cleaned ALL control contacts
- Verified input connections
- Unit is set up for moving magnet phono cartridges
Factory Specs
Type Solid State Preamplifier
Inputs Phono, Aux 1, Aux 2
Outputs Main, Tape
Tape monitor loop yes
Bandwidth 2Hz to 170kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.005%
Input overload 190mV
Signal to noise ratio 80dB (phono), 90dB (aux)
RIAA accuracy +-2dB
Gain 38dB (phono), 18dB (aux)
Maximum output 13.5V rms
Input impedance 47K ohm (phono), 33K ohm (aux)
Input capacitance 100pF (phono)
Dimensions 11"W x 3"H x 9.25"D
Weight 9 lbs.
Liner Notes
I can't add much to the previous praise the Superphon has gotten in Stereophile except to say that if this preamp was British and cost $2500 everyone would be be praising it to the skies. It's short on features and looks, but possesses a soundstage that virtually all the competition lacks, a natural sweetness without glare in the upper octaves, and a musicality that is sadly lacking in virtually every receiver or cheap transistor preamplifier I've heard.
- Anthony H. Cordesman, Stereophile Dec. 1985
Packing
Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. We use our InstaPak machine and white open cell foam to build a custom enclosure for your piece that ensures that it's stable and secure. If it is particularly fragile or heavy, we typically opt for private courier delivery. Depending on where you are in the country, that may cost a bit extra.
Shipping
This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $50, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
Stock No.
8939298980061
