Clearaudio Azimuth Optimiser (inc. Phono Stage)

Here we have a specialist measuring device which enables absolute accurate adjustment of the cartridges diamond azimuth angle and includes an MM/MC Phono stage. This is an important part of the sound quality equation and enables you to get the absolute best from your premium vinyl playback system. Our example of the Clearaudio Azimuth Optimizer comes in very good condition and is supplied in original factory packaging along with power supply unit, manual, test record plus our regular three month warranty.
Clearaudio Say….
The Azimuth Optimizer is a precision measurement unit that for the first time makes it possible to exactly align the azimuth of the cartridge diamond (stylus) position. The stylus azimuth (the vertical position of the cartridge’s diamond when viewed from the front) is the main influence on channel balance, frequency response and stereo separation of a stereo phono cartridge. Visual adjustment of azimuth is not accurate enough to ensure perfect stylus alignment. Exact azimuth can only be determined when using a precision measuring instrument such as the Clearaudio Azimuth Optimizer. Furthermore a High-End phonostage is built in, so that the sonic effect of adjustment may be compared against the scientific measurement. An integrated headphone amplifier makes mobile use of the Azimuth Optimizer possible. Any headphones with an impedance of between 100 ohms and 600 ohms can be used.
Specifications:
Amplification: MM = 40 dB; MC = 60 dB
Channel Separation: > 80 dB
Distortion Factor: < 0.01% / 1 kHz
Input Impedance/Capacity: MM = 47 kOhms / 220 pF; MC = 400 Ohms / 220 pF
Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 70 kHz /- 3 dB
RIAA: ± 0.5 dB deviation
Headphone Amplification: 10 dB
Headphone Impedance: 100 – 600 Ohm
Measurement Unit Indication Range: – 50 till + 6 dB, accuracy ± 0.2dB
Noise Filter: Gauge-measurement up to max. 19.99 mV from 200 Hz / transconductance 12 dB per octave
Operating Voltage: 24 V DC stabilised with power supply Input: 100-240 V~ / 47-63 Hz
Inputs and Outputs: RCA-sockets, unsymmetrically
Dimensions: 102 (W) x 190 (D) x 47 (H) mm
Weight: Azimuth Optimizer: 750 g; Power Supply: 150 g