REFERENCELINE 7
The Referenceline 7 (RL-7) is the smaller sibling of the award-winning Masterline 7 (Grand Prix 2019).
The device features an integrated preamplifier with a variable headphone output and main volume control.
Engineered for a life expectancy of at least 30 years, it is built exclusively with the highest quality handmade Swiss components.
The RL-7 is based on the same Zero-ohm Class A ultra-low-noise head amplifiers as the ML-7, ensuring exceptional audio performance with the lowest possible noise.
The system consists of a separate audio unit and power supply. Both champagne-colored chassis are manufactured from milled and brushed aluminum with anodized printing. The rotary controls are fitted with hand-matched ALPS Blue Velvet components.
Each unit undergoes a continuous two-week hardening and maturing process to achieve the finest sound quality.
All critical electronic components are hand-selected and matched to within a maximum variance of 0.1%.
To achieve uncompromising sound quality, only premium components from ELMA, Goldpoint, NKK, Panasonic, WIMA, Neutrik, Schurter, and ALPS are used. The oversized toroidal transformer features both static and magnetic shielding.
The impedance selector is optimized for industry-leading Benz, Lyra, XYZ, and Ortofon cartridges. The Referenceline 7's exceptionally wide gain range also supports virtually any alternative cartridge, regardless of output level.
Tech Specs
Inputs
2 × Balanced Stereo, each with individual settings
Outputs
Main
1 × Balanced Stereo (24 dBu @ 600 Ω), max. output 17 V RMS; Headphones
1 × Stereo (22 dB @ 300 Ω)
Gain
30–75 dB @ 1 kHz (5 dB steps), maximum gain 84 dB (volume control at maximum)
Input Impedance
10 Ω, 2530 Ω & 47 kΩ (256 positions)
Input Capacitance
0 pF, 33 pF–581 pF (16 positions)
Noise (EIN)
-142 dB BW, 22 Hz–22 kHz (62 nV)
RIAA Accuracy
±0.05 dB
THD
0.0007%
Frequency Response
1.5 Hz–150 kHz
Crosstalk
>90 dB
Headroom
>24 dB @ 1 kHz
Subsonic Filter
Active balanced, 15 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Functions
Mute, overload and signal indicator, ground lift
Circuit Architecture
Fully balanced Class A, discrete inputs and outputs, dual mono
Chassis
Milled aluminum, brushed finish, anodized printing, champagne color, 24-carat hard-gold-plated connector, side panels, and volume knobs
Power
100 / 115 / 230 V AC, 26 W
Packed Dimensions (W × D × H)
550 × 400 × 250 mm
Packed Weight
12.5 kg (flight case included)
Main Unit Dimensions (W × H × D)
247 × 58 × 290 mm
Main Unit Weight
2.4 kg
Power Supply Dimensions (W × H × D)
247 × 58 × 290 mm
Power Supply Weight
2.9 kg
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