Rega Fono MM Mk5 Phono Stage

Rega Fono MM Mk5 Phono Stage

The Rega Fono MM Mk5 is the latest version of Rega's moving magnet phono preamplifier, designed and engineered to maximise the sound quality possible from your Moving Magnet cartridge, without breaking the bank. The surface mount board layout features a new electronic design, designed to give the high gain required to elevate the cartridge output voltage (47mV) to 'line level'( 1000mV ). The Fono MM mk5 has received an updated front chassis design to match the aesthetic of the Rega IO integrated amplifier and the most recent series of Rega audio products.

Key Features

• Dedicated Moving Magnet stage
• Simple connectivity and operation
• Custom case design
• Two-stage RIAA Equalization
• Rega PS1 power supply 
• What Hi-Fi Award Winner 5 Years Running
• Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

Internally the circuitry is powered by a regulated voltage DC power supply to feed the various stages of the Fono mm cascaded circuitry, which features both PNP and NPN transistors, to allow direct coupling between amplifier stages. This improves the bass response of the Fono MM. High-quality discrete components are in evidence, including metal film resistors, polypropylene capacitors in the RIAA equalisation circuit, and a neat double-sided printed circuit board to connect the components together with the minimum of induced hum.

The Fono MM pairs very well with the Rega Planar 1, Planar 2, and Planar 3 turntables. The new anti-vibration aluminium casework is non-magnetic and rejects radio frequency interference from external devices, which has great benefits for sound quality.

Who is Rega?

Rega is a specialist hifi manufacturer based in Essex, UK and is renowned for developing and constructing some of the most highly regarded turntables (as well as cartridges and tonearms), electronics and loudspeakers available on the hifi market today. Rega was founded in 1973 and has honed its craft over many years of being a leading brand in every category in it put product. 

In addition to their vast range of superior turntable models, cartridges and tonearms, Rega designs and engineers high-quality phono preamps to be used in conjunction with their equipment for the best possible performance. These award-winning boxes can be used in conjunction with any turntable and amplifier and are not specific to Rega equipment, but have been designed and engineered to match the sonic character of the Rega models.