{"product_id":"soulnote-e-2-ver-2-phono-equalizer","title":"Soulnote E-2 ver.2 Phono Equalizer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Phono Stage That Plays Every Record Ever Made: Soulnote E-2 ver.2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost phono stages give you RIAA and little else. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoulnote E-2 ver.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egives you 144 of them. This is a reference-class Japanese phono equalizer built for the serious record collector — one that reads moving-coil, moving-magnet and even optical cartridges, and can dial in the correct equalization curve for everything from a modern RIAA pressing to a Decca, a Columbia, or an early SP. Like every Soulnote, it's a completely non-NFB, fully balanced design, tuned by ear for sound that's vivid, dimensional and unmistakably alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNon-NFB, Twin-Mono, Uncompromising\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart is Soulnote's fully balanced, non-NFB \"New Type-R Circuit,\" which embeds the RIAA curve directly into the differential amplifier's gain — sidestepping the compromises of conventional NF and CR phono designs. Each channel runs as an independent twin-mono unit, powered by a 400 VA super-massive bifilar-wound toroidal transformer and high-speed non-NFB regulation using parallel small-capacity capacitors. It's the kind of power supply you'd expect in a flagship, dedicated entirely to the tiny, delicate signal a cartridge produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Every Cartridge and Every Curve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour independent inputs cover a dedicated balanced MC input, two MC\/MM unbalanced inputs, and a dedicated optical-cartridge input. MC gain runs to 77 dB, MM to 55 dB, with adjustable MC loading from 3 ohms to 1 kΩ and MM capacitance settings, plus mono, invert, gain-reduction and degaussing functions. The equalizer's independent Roll-Off, Turnover and Low-Limit controls combine for 144 curves — so pre-RIAA and archival records finally sound the way they were mastered. Ver.2 also adds compatibility with the E-3's power-isolated XLR cable connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love the Soulnote E-2 ver.2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMC, MM and optical cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— four inputs, including a dedicated balanced MC and optical input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e144 EQ curves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— independent Roll-Off, Turnover and Low-Limit for any record era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-NFB \"New Type-R\" circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— RIAA built into the gain, fully balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue twin-mono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— independent channels for maximum separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 VA flagship power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— bifilar toroidal with non-NFB regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep adjustability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— MC loading 3 Ω–1 kΩ, MM capacitance, mono, invert, degauss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-built in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Premium Silver or Premium Black, spikes and power cord included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridges does the E-2 ver.2 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving-coil (including a dedicated balanced MC input), moving-magnet, and optical cartridges — across four independent inputs — with adjustable loading and up to 77 dB of gain for low-output MC cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the 144 EQ curves for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecords made before (and around) the RIAA standard used many different equalization curves. The E-2 ver.2 lets you independently set Roll-Off, Turnover and Low-Limit — 144 combinations in total — so Decca, Columbia and early SP records can be replayed with their correct, intended tonal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat changed in ver.2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVer.2 refines the design and adds compatibility with the E-3's power-isolated XLR cable connector, keeping the E-2 current within Soulnote's Series 2 lineup while retaining its non-NFB, twin-mono architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoulnote E-2 ver.2 Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhono equalizer, fully balanced, non-NFB, twin-mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated balanced MC; 2 × MC\/MM unbalanced; dedicated optical cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQ curves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e144 combinations (Roll-Off ×6, Turnover ×4, Low-Limit ×6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMC 77 dB (0.4 mV); MM 55 dB (5 mV); optical 32 dB (70 mV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 V balanced \/ 1.5 V unbalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC loading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Ω – 1 kΩ (six settings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMM capacitance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 \/ 200 \/ 350 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra functions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMono, invert, gain reduction, degaussing\/mute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 VA bifilar toroidal; high-speed non-NFB regulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 × 160 × 410 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~20 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium Silver or Premium Black (spikes and power cord included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan — Soulnote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Soulnote","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":62842071122079,"sku":null,"price":13990.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":62842071154847,"sku":null,"price":13990.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5532\/6111\/files\/E-2ver2_silver_front_2000x2000_c0085de0-ff9d-4d73-92e8-4e43790ba19b.jpg?v=1785531746","url":"https:\/\/altitudoaudio.ca\/products\/soulnote-e-2-ver-2-phono-equalizer","provider":"Altitudo Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}