überphon p3 system

High-end analogue performance

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System components
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PHONOSOPHIE No 3 turntable
The reference turntable from Phonosophie complete with factory-fitted Naim Aro unipivot and a Phonosophie Flair moving coil cartridge.  With an optional phono-stage fitted in the plinth, this highly articulate and musical deck is the result of many years of research and development by Phonosophie's founder, Ingo Hansen. The P3 is also available with tonearms from Phonosophie and Kuzma.
 

PHONOSOPHIE Bi-Control 2 pre-amplifier
The top of the range remote control pre-amp from Phonosophie has six DIN inputs for Phono, Tuner, Disc, Tape 1, Tape 2 and Aux. A bespoke product, it is fully configurable with the option of a Bi-Butterworth filter board, an Active crossover and up to four Power Control 3 power supplies. Providing total insight into the quality of the source signal this pre-amp delivers an absolutely formidable performance.
 

PHONOSOPHIE Power Control 3 power supplies
This extremely stable heavy-weight power supply delivers up to 1150VA to power the turntable, the phonostage and the pre-amp. This results in a dramatic, inky-black silence on which to hear every detail of the musicians' performance. Several additional PC3 power supplies can be added, depending on the pre-amp configuration, to further extend the system's performance.

PHONOSOPHIE Bi-Stage 2-4 Twin power amplifier
Although housed in a slim 4mm aluminium case, this four channel power amp contains twin Toroid transformers to provide both a highly stable supply for the input stage and  huge transient power capability to the output stage.  Conservatively rated at 4 x 90 watts into 8Ω loads, the design of the  high performance two-step transformer circuit  ensures that the speed of response of this amplifier is both instantaneous and precise. A truly dynamic musical  performer from Phonosophie. 

ALR JORDAN Note 9 loudspeakers
The top of the range model from ALR Jordan brings huge presence
to the listening environment, both physically and audibly.  With twin 200mm bass drivers and four tuneable rear passive radiators, this three way design is capable of delivering outstanding depth yet retains a mid-band clarity unusual in a speaker of these dimensions. Complete with high quality bi-wirable terminals, this speaker is an ideal partner for Phonosophie's proven design approach to bi-amplification.
Available as standard in cherry, maple, silver or black
satin and high gloss finishes, the  Note 9 model can be supplied in literally any RAL colour you require. The build quality of the ALR Jordan Note series is second to none - it is no co-incidence that the range has the strap-line "German engineering and British sound".
 

PHONOSOPHIE LS2 speaker cable
Four lengths of 2x6mm diameter high purity copper cable terminated with 4mm silver-plated speaker plugs complete the output connection. Designed as an integral part of the Phonosophie amplifier output-stage, use of this cable is mandatory for optimum performance from the system.
 
PHONOSOPHIE Classic rack
The ideal support for Phonosophie electronics. Available in silver, dark grey, red or black, the Classic
4B TS rack is supplied with top spikes. Adjustable floor spikes complete the set-up to ensure the turntable is perfectly level. With four tiers, complete with Phonosophie Q boards for the ultimate control of physical resonance, an optional  spiked Topframe provides optimal support of the turntable.

 
 

 

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Summary

This top quality system for vinyl replay is almost at the pinnacle of performance from PHONOSOPHIE and ALR JORDAN. In passive configuration, further amplification steps could be taken by adding three more Power Control 3 supplies to the pre-amp and  either two stereo or four mono Spike amplifiers for the ultimate in dynamics. However  the highly capable Bi-Stage 2-4 Twin will have more than enough power and resolve for most listeners.

 

The ALR Jordan Note 9 is the ultimate expression of designer Karl-Heinz Fink's implementation of Ted Jordan's aluminium cone drivers. Suitably driven this speaker delivers effortless power and conveys the full emotional intensity of the musicians' performance. Whether you listen to Beethoven or Beefheart, Van Morrison or Van Halen, the Note 9s will surprise you with their consummate musical ability and  breath-taking dynamic scale.

 

Please click here to see the Phonosophie P3 system with mono SPIKE amplifiers driving the ALR JORDAN Note 9 at the HIGH END 2007 show in Munich.

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UK Mains products

To realise the full capability of this  system, we recommend using the cleanest possible mains supply. Please see our Review of Mains Extension Blocks for further details of recommended products.
 

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