Piccolo Zero - LOMC Headamp

Keep it in the groove! Piccolo Zero is a transimpedance headamp designed to operate LOMC cartridges in current mode (zero input impedance). This mode is desirable for its improved tracking ability, resulting in lower distortion and well controlled sonic presentation. There are four levels of gain, selected by internal switches. Use with any MM phonostage (like an SUT).  To determine if your cartridge is suitable for transimpedance operation, it's inductance (in uH) divided by it's resistance (in Ohms) should be less than five. This ratio determines resulting bandwidth.  Specifications 0.06 ohm input impedance @1kHz 53, 69, 110, 220 gain (uV/uA) 330 ohm output impedance 150kHz bandwidth Includes power supply (24V @60mA) Downloads User Manual Reviews Fremer - Tracking Angle TONE Publications Product of the Year Gneier - TNT Reichert - Stereophile Testimonials "The Piccolo must be one of the world's hifi bargains." "After listening to several vintage SUTs (RCA, Ampex, Newcomb, etc)