{"title":"Sutherland Engineering","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sutherland-engineering-kc-vibe-ac-phono-preamplifier","title":"Sutherland Engineering KC Vibe AC Phono Preamplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe KC Vibe has developed a well-earned reputation as one of those rare phono preamplifiers that deliver a sonic performance well beyond their price range. Ron Sutherland is known for his high-end designs so when he decided to make a phono stage at a more accessible pricing level, he simply used the same design philosophy that he uses in his more expensive models and delivered an absolute gem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome high-end design features are obvious even before you listen or take off the cover. The KC Vibe uses a 48V external power supply to provide a huge margin for extensive filtering and isolation. A ground screw is located on the back of the unit to connect a grounding wire coming from the turntable. There are also machined, gold plated and teflon insulated audio jacks. With the cover removed, you will see the signature Sutherland circuit board layout aesthetic. There are five available load settings and also five available gain settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor music enthusiasts who desire high performance without entering into higher pricing levels, the KC Vibe is a no-brainer. Amazing sonics with a great pedigree…plug it in and join the vinyl revival!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlentiful loading and gain options for both MM and MC cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, discreet chassis is impressively well-built and solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet, dynamic, and musical beyond its modest price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome Theatre HiFi, Michael Galvin, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI really don’t want to let the KC Vibe go. Sure, it is not the 20\/20’s equal, but at less than half the price, how could it be? It’s one of those components that is superb at communicating all aspects of music and it does so with great nuance that becomes easy to appreciate. The thing that gets me is that, like the 20\/20, it strikes this wonderful balance between relaxation and excitement that is immensely satisfying. Cue applause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hometheaterhifi.com\/reviews\/amplifier\/preamplifier\/sutherland-engineering-kc-vibe-phono-preamp-review\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCNET, Steve Guttenberg, 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the Sutherland KC Vibe with a first-class turntable and phono cartridge and you’ll unlock heretofore unheard magic in your LPs. For as long as I’ve been an audiophile — a very long time — that experience never gets old. Well recorded LPs, including some I found on the street or bought in thrift stores for a dollar, never cease to amaze me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/sutherland-kc-vibe-preamp-unlocks-unheard-magic-in-your-lps\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Feedback, Maurice Jeffries, 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery, very highly recommended, and a real challenge for phono stage designers charging more but offering oh so much less musically. 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Sutherland launched the LITTLE LOCO but in recent times, Ron responded to a call to create a trans-impedance phono preamp at an even more accessible price point – the TZ VIBE! The design has combined elements from two of their well established and highly regarded products. The KC VIBE provides the foundation and second gain stage. The little LOCO Mk2 provides the transimpedance (TZ) input gain stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to a rapidly growing number of music lovers around the world, these new ‘current input’ or ‘trans-impedance’ design phono preamplifiers are attracting a lot of attention and respect because they have a unique ability to ‘dig deep into the music’ and ‘bring it to life’. They are dead quiet and very dynamic. The TZ VIBE has most of the magic that has made the LITTLE LOCO an instant classic but at a much -reduced pricing level. 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Every detail matters. Good enough is NOT good enough. All the areas of performance, aesthetics, reliability, circuit design, circuit board layout, parts selection, packaging….. ALL of those aspects must seamlessly dovetail into one expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, conventional designs built to a budget use inexpensive, low-quality computer rocker switches. However, these components are non-optimal for configuring the low-level signal from a phono cartridge. To offer the user a wide range of configurations while maintaining signal integrity, the Insight uses gold-plated header pins and gold-plated shunts. They offer high-pressure and large surface area contacts. This is an example where Sutherland Engineering make that extra effort in areas that make a difference sonically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those with a taste for understated elegance, the Insight will deliver an enduring pride of ownership. The physical artistry is a means to solid, reliable, musicality. There is no affectation. Just a simple, pure link to your recorded treasures. 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Spatial layering, too, sounded believable and fun, and I noticed that the Insight had apparently greater channel separation than the Shindo’s phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/sutherland-engineering-insight-phono-preamplifier\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhono Preamplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain Settings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40, 45, 50, 55, or 60 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100, 200, 1k, 10k, or 47k Ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e86–260 VAC, 5W universal, no adjustment required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal switching power supply board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e432 mm (W) × 305 mm (D) × 64 mm (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Box Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e584 mm (W) × 457 mm (D) × 229 mm (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.0 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.6 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 years parts and labour (transferable). 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Although not expensive by high end standards, the Insight is a combination of solid, thoughtful engineering, with an artisanal attention to every design decision. Every detail matters. Good enough is NOT good enough. All the areas of performance, aesthetics, reliability, circuit design, circuit board layout, parts selection, packaging….. ALL of those aspects must seamlessly dovetail into one expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, conventional designs built to a budget use inexpensive, low-quality computer rocker switches. However, these components are non-optimal for configuring the low-level signal from a phono cartridge. To offer the user a wide range of configurations while maintaining signal integrity, the Insight uses gold-plated header pins and gold-plated shunts. They offer high-pressure and large surface area contacts. 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It faithfully delivers musical joy, year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlentiful loading and gain options for both MM and MC cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, discreet chassis is impressively well-built and solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet, dynamic, and musical beyond its modest price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereophile – Class B Recommended, Editor Tested, Audiophile Approved, A-OK Product 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereophile – Stereophile’s Products of 2014 Analog–Insight, Runner-up 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereophile – Class B Recommended, Editor Tested, Audiophile Approved, A-OK Product 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Feedback, Peter Davey, 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuite fun reliving parts of my collection with this phono stage, detail and subtle nuances that never before presented themselves. Honestly, this phono stage will put some $10K+ devices to shame! It’s not about money, it’s about passion, engineering and soul—all things this new Insight phono stage encompasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.positive-feedback.com\/Issue66\/sutherland_insight.htm\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereophile, Michael Fremer \u0026amp; Art Dudley, 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood pop records, too, liked the Insight, including Chris Stamey’s adventurous It’s a Wonderful Life (LP, DB Recs DB66). In the title song, the lead guitar—played during the verses with a mandolin-like tremolo—had a great sense of feel through the Sutherland, while the moderately compressed drum sound came across with good impact. Spatial layering, too, sounded believable and fun, and I noticed that the Insight had apparently greater channel separation than the Shindo’s phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/sutherland-engineering-insight-phono-preamplifier\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhono Preamplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain Settings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40, 45, 50, 55, or 60 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100, 200, 1k, 10k, or 47k Ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e86–260 VAC, 5W universal, no adjustment required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal switching power supply board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e432 mm (W) × 305 mm (D) × 64 mm (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Box Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e584 mm (W) × 457 mm (D) × 229 mm (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.0 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.6 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 years parts and labour (transferable). 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Thus it is truly a DUAL MONO implementation of a stereo phono preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs beautifully and brings pleasure to music lovers all over the world. The design has proven to be rock solid with long-term stability and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLPS for 20\/20 CONFIGURATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Linear Power Supply for 20\/20 is highly effective and simple. It offers rock-solid performance, stability, and reliability. There are no active voltage regulators or switching noise to interfere. Instead, it provides a lower noise floor and a more effortless presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoading Adjustments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are five available loading settings. Loading is set using the supplied, gold-plated shunts. There is a load setting header block for each channel. Position the shunt to the desired loading value. Be sure to set the loading of each board to the same value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain Adjustments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are five available gain settings. Gain is set using the supplied, gold-plated shunts. There is a setting header block for each channel. Position the shunt to the desired gain value. Be sure to set the gain of each board to the same value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sutherland Engineering 20\/20 was created with a vision to achieve an extremely low noise floor and precise resolution. It is derived from the best elements of the previous models, the PH3D and the Hubble. It has an elegant aesthetic of performance, value, craftsmanship and minimalism. That heritage, however, does not keep the 20\/20 design from taking on its own unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone wants the advantages of AC power line isolation offered by battery operation. The 20\/20 is for the person who wants those advantages but does not want to mess around with batteries. The 20\/20 comes as close as possible to offering an equivalence of battery isolation from AC line power. It is AC powered and super quiet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20\/20 is a one box solution with literally two identical mono RIAA phono preamplifiers within. Each channel is on its own circuit board, has its own shielded compartment, power indicator, its own AC power supply and its own power cord. It is the ultimate in channel separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting sonic performance is superb, with a very natural, smooth articulate sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Mono Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the quest for the ultimate in stereo separation, the 20\/20 goes beyond dual mono, offering instead what Ron Sutherland likes to call “two-mono.” Many audiophiles prefer using mono-block amplification for the benefits of eliminating crosstalk and other noise contaminants associated with shared power supplies. They also prefer the benefit of each amp having its own reservoir of power, increasing dynamic capabilities, and giving the amp a sense of ease. This is exacerbated in a phono-preamplifier environment where noise is the worst of enemies. The 20\/20 may look like a conventional stereo phono stage but if you take off the cover you will discover two identical mono phono circuit boards, sharing only the same front and back panels. Power supplies, power cords , and all circuitry are separate. Even the power indicator lights are independent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20\/20 uses two regulated tabletop power supplies (one for each channel) to taps mounted toward the front of the dual mono circuit boards. These are SMPS units and the cables are “figure 8” with DC plug terminations like used on portable laptops. Only DC is present on these cables so the RF is not near any electronics. You plug these in on each chassis underneath then install the chassis in the rack. The wires are then groomed out the back to the wall or to the power strip of your choice. To understand why Sutherland have designed the power supply system in this way, let’s look at AC to DC power supply elements required for no-compromise high-end performance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectify the AC to DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter that DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse that raw DC to power a regulating DC to DC switching inverter (this stage also provides galvanic isolation between the AC power line and the DC load)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide additional levels of filtering to remove the high-frequency ripple from the switching inverter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide additional levels of noise isolation from the switching inverter to the load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide local voltage regulation right at the audio circuitry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an engineering viewpoint, items 1, 2 and 3 can be accomplished with a well chosen, off-the-shelf table top power supply. It does those tasks well, reliably and at a very reasonable cost. The supplies included with the 20\/20 are rated at a MTF (Mean Time between Failure) of over 100,000 hours. They are used at less than 10% of their rated capacity, so reliably should be even further increased. If one were to fail, replacement is simple and inexpensive. In addition to that functionality, they are already safety tested and approved for use all over the world. A great deal more time, effort and money could be spent on custom circuitry – but to no performance advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an audiophile viewpoint, it is items 4, 5 and 6 that determine the quality of DC available for the sensitive audio circuitry. That function is so important it takes up over 2\/3 of each amplifier’s circuit board area. Ten cascaded stages of passive RC filtering provide an enormous distance from the preamp area to the incoming DC power connector. There are over 35,000 microfarads of capacitance on each board. The electrical ‘distance’ is so great, when power is first applied, it takes over 10 seconds for the power to travel through these ten sections of filtering and reach the preamp stage. Voltage slowly ramps up until the zener diodes clamp it to the correct value. Until that voltage is reached, the audio output is muted. It is this section of circuitry that provides the extreme isolation from AC power line affects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Connector Location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no power connections on the back panel. Instead, you will find them located at the front and under the cover. That is one of those form follows function design decisions. The front of the circuit board is where the power enters the circuit, therefore that is where the connector is located. On your car, the gas cap is very near the gas tank. It is not located at the opposite end of the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting the entry point at the front permits power supply wires (low voltage DC) to be routed well away from all the sensitive part of the circuit. Contrast that with the AC IEC power connector (high voltage AC) conventionally located on the back panel very near the preamp circuitry and all the input\/output jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful on the Inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the internal design and execution of the phono preamplifier which is responsible for its contribution to the sound. For those clients who are knowledgeable about electronic design, note that the 20\/20 has FR-4 fiberglass circuit boards (double-sided with plated thru holes), Dale\/Vishay 1% metal film resistors, Wima Polypropylene capacitors for power supply application by-passing custom-wound 1% polystyrene film capacitors for equalization. The chassis is 14-gauge cold rolled steel with a baked epoxy powder coat finish. The 1\/2“ thick anodized aluminium front panel features anodized artwork and the RCA connectors are gold plated \u0026amp; Teflon insulated. The configuration headers are also gold plated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intelligent architecture, attention to detail and craftsmanship results in a phono amplifier that sounds wonderful and gives you confidence that it will continue emotionally connecting you to your analogue music for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlentiful loading and gain options for both MM and MC cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, discreet chassis is impressively well-built and solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet, dynamic, and musical beyond its price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"930\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JDlGzN0nbGg\" title=\"Sutherland 20\/20 Phono Preamplifier: Two-Mono Analog\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSutherland 20\/20 Phono Preamplifier: Two-Mono Analog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"930\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wIvwQZZd6Iw\" title=\"Ron Sutherland Talks About the Sutherland 20\/20 Phono Preamp\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRon Sutherland Talks About the Sutherland 20\/20 Phono Preamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"930\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pAsxg3NLCX0\" title=\"Sutherland 20\/20 Phonostage Review w\/ Upscale Audio's Kevin Deal\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSutherland 20\/20 Phonostage Review w\/ Upscale Audio’s Kevin Deal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Feedback, Maurice Jeffries, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs I advised with Sutherland’s demure KC VIBE phono stage a while back, if you’re itching to step up from your long-in-the-tooth, decades-old $500 phono stage and can afford to spend $2K to do so, get thee hence to a Sutherland dealer and hear what all the fuss is about. You will not, I promise, be disappointed. Well done, Mr. Sutherland. Well done!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/audio-discourse\/sutherland-engineering-20-20-phono-stage\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Absolute Sound, Wayne Garcia, 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut with something like Wilco’s “Jesus Don’t Cry,” from Yankee Hotel Foxtrot [Nonesuch], the sheer beauty of the 20\/20, its amazing instrumental separation, and wide-open staging are wonderful things. Then go back to Stravinsky. I’ve played this LP over dozens of different systems, and rarely do I have the thrillingly eerie feeling of stepping into a recorded space the way 20\/20 delivers it. In this regard it ranks among the finest at any price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/sutherland-engineering-2020-phonostage-tas-215-6\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereophile, Brian Damkroger, 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter two months of listening to the 20\/20, and a lot of evenings spent surrounded by record jackets, my initial impression hasn’t changed: The 20\/20 is another winner. 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Be sure to set the loading of each board to the same value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain Adjustments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are five available gain settings. Gain is set using the supplied, gold-plated shunts. There is a setting header block for each channel. Position the shunt to the desired gain value. Be sure to set the gain of each board to the same value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sutherland Engineering 20\/20 was created with a vision to achieve an extremely low noise floor and precise resolution. It is derived from the best elements of the previous models, the PH3D and the Hubble. It has an elegant aesthetic of performance, value, craftsmanship and minimalism. That heritage, however, does not keep the 20\/20 design from taking on its own unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone wants the advantages of AC power line isolation offered by battery operation. 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The 20\/20 may look like a conventional stereo phono stage but if you take off the cover you will discover two identical mono phono circuit boards, sharing only the same front and back panels. Power supplies, power cords , and all circuitry are separate. Even the power indicator lights are independent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20\/20 uses two regulated tabletop power supplies (one for each channel) to taps mounted toward the front of the dual mono circuit boards. These are SMPS units and the cables are “figure 8” with DC plug terminations like used on portable laptops. Only DC is present on these cables so the RF is not near any electronics. You plug these in on each chassis underneath then install the chassis in the rack. The wires are then groomed out the back to the wall or to the power strip of your choice. 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It does those tasks well, reliably and at a very reasonable cost. The supplies included with the 20\/20 are rated at a MTF (Mean Time between Failure) of over 100,000 hours. They are used at less than 10% of their rated capacity, so reliably should be even further increased. If one were to fail, replacement is simple and inexpensive. In addition to that functionality, they are already safety tested and approved for use all over the world. A great deal more time, effort and money could be spent on custom circuitry – but to no performance advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an audiophile viewpoint, it is items 4, 5 and 6 that determine the quality of DC available for the sensitive audio circuitry. That function is so important it takes up over 2\/3 of each amplifier’s circuit board area. Ten cascaded stages of passive RC filtering provide an enormous distance from the preamp area to the incoming DC power connector. There are over 35,000 microfarads of capacitance on each board. The electrical ‘distance’ is so great, when power is first applied, it takes over 10 seconds for the power to travel through these ten sections of filtering and reach the preamp stage. Voltage slowly ramps up until the zener diodes clamp it to the correct value. Until that voltage is reached, the audio output is muted. It is this section of circuitry that provides the extreme isolation from AC power line affects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Connector Location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no power connections on the back panel. Instead, you will find them located at the front and under the cover. That is one of those form follows function design decisions. The front of the circuit board is where the power enters the circuit, therefore that is where the connector is located. On your car, the gas cap is very near the gas tank. It is not located at the opposite end of the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting the entry point at the front permits power supply wires (low voltage DC) to be routed well away from all the sensitive part of the circuit. Contrast that with the AC IEC power connector (high voltage AC) conventionally located on the back panel very near the preamp circuitry and all the input\/output jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful on the Inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the internal design and execution of the phono preamplifier which is responsible for its contribution to the sound. For those clients who are knowledgeable about electronic design, note that the 20\/20 has FR-4 fiberglass circuit boards (double-sided with plated thru holes), Dale\/Vishay 1% metal film resistors, Wima Polypropylene capacitors for power supply application by-passing custom-wound 1% polystyrene film capacitors for equalization. The chassis is 14-gauge cold rolled steel with a baked epoxy powder coat finish. The 1\/2“ thick anodized aluminium front panel features anodized artwork and the RCA connectors are gold plated \u0026amp; Teflon insulated. The configuration headers are also gold plated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intelligent architecture, attention to detail and craftsmanship results in a phono amplifier that sounds wonderful and gives you confidence that it will continue emotionally connecting you to your analogue music for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlentiful loading and gain options for both MM and MC cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, discreet chassis is impressively well-built and solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet, dynamic, and musical beyond its price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"930\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JDlGzN0nbGg\" title=\"Sutherland 20\/20 Phono Preamplifier: Two-Mono Analog\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSutherland 20\/20 Phono Preamplifier: Two-Mono Analog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"930\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wIvwQZZd6Iw\" title=\"Ron Sutherland Talks About the Sutherland 20\/20 Phono Preamp\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRon Sutherland Talks About the Sutherland 20\/20 Phono Preamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"930\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pAsxg3NLCX0\" title=\"Sutherland 20\/20 Phonostage Review w\/ Upscale Audio's Kevin Deal\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSutherland 20\/20 Phonostage Review w\/ Upscale Audio’s Kevin Deal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Feedback, Maurice Jeffries, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs I advised with Sutherland’s demure KC VIBE phono stage a while back, if you’re itching to step up from your long-in-the-tooth, decades-old $500 phono stage and can afford to spend $2K to do so, get thee hence to a Sutherland dealer and hear what all the fuss is about. You will not, I promise, be disappointed. Well done, Mr. Sutherland. Well done!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/audio-discourse\/sutherland-engineering-20-20-phono-stage\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Absolute Sound, Wayne Garcia, 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut with something like Wilco’s “Jesus Don’t Cry,” from Yankee Hotel Foxtrot [Nonesuch], the sheer beauty of the 20\/20, its amazing instrumental separation, and wide-open staging are wonderful things. Then go back to Stravinsky. I’ve played this LP over dozens of different systems, and rarely do I have the thrillingly eerie feeling of stepping into a recorded space the way 20\/20 delivers it. 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