
Creek OBH-18 Phono Pre-Amp
UK Retail : £170.00
Non EEC Retail : £144.68

| Gain |
37 dB |
| Frequency Response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.25 dB |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
- 83 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
< 0.03% |
| R1AA deviation |
± 0.5% |
| Output |
250 mV |
| Output Impedance |
100 Ohm |
| Input sensitivitY / impedance |
3.5 mV / 47K ohm / 220pF |
Overload margin |
25 dB |
| Mates well with cartridges |
2.5 mV - 5 mV output |
| Power supply voltage |
24V DC / 30 mA |
| Weight |
3Kg |
| Size |
L/W/H 150 x 100 x 66mm |
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General Information
With modern amplifiers expected to cater for so many new devices,
the phono capability has frequently been one of the features to
disappear. At Creek Audio, the engineering team has always been
aware of the benefits of vinyl – that is why the company continues
to provide a number of phono stage options.
The OBH-18 was released in late 2003. The function of the OBH-18
is to boost the level and correct the frequency response of a low
level signal coming from a moving magnet phono pick-up on a conventional
turntable. The signal required by most modern amplifiers is described
as being 'LINE' level, which is, in technical terms, between 200
and 500 milli-Volts with a flat frequency response. Unless your
amplifier has a specific 'Phono' or Disc input, the level will be
too low and the frequency response will be wrong. The OBH-18 is
designed to boost the signal and introduce an R.I.A.A. frequency
response characteristic.
The OBH-18 looks the part too! Designed to complement the Creek
range of amplifiers, tuners and CD players, the new OBH range features
an impressive solid aluminium front panel in a silver finish. The
remainder of the 150mm casing is black so the products all but disappear. |