Canor Asterion V2

Tube Phono Preamplifier

Premium Line Canor Asterion V2

The CANOR Asterion V2 stands out as a top-of-the-line preamplifier for turntables, employing all-tube technology to deliver unparalleled performance. It's designed to work seamlessly with both MM and MC phono cartridges, making it a versatile choice for audiophiles who demand the best.

The name "Asterion" has its roots in ancient Greek and translates to "Starry" in English. According to Greek mythology, Asterion was one of the three river gods.

Highlights

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A legitimate balanced XLR input and output, with true differential circuitry
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All-tube turntable preamplifier that works with both MM and MC phono cartridges
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Precise selection and matching of tubes with exceptional parameters

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Product features

  • an all-tube turntable preamplifier for both MM and MC phono cartridges
  • nine tubes, one vacuum tube out of them used to rectify anode voltage
  • wiring circuitry without any global feedback
  • PCB’s utilize our premium CMT ™ technology
  • precise selection and matching of the tubes that have above-average parameters
  • vacuum-impregnated transformer core
  • transformer potted in a special anti-vibration compound and placed in the massive welded cover
  • the exceptional high-quality polypropylene capacitors in the signal path were used
  • if a turntable is fitted with two tonearms, one having an MM phono cartridge installed and the other MC, both can be connected simultaneously without mutually affecting each other
  • high variability of gain settings, resistances and capacitances settings for all types of phono cartridges
  • a high-quality step-up Lundahl transformer for MC phono cartridges
Load capacity MM / Gain 50, 150, 270, 370, 520, 620, 740, 840 pF / Gain: 46 dB
Input impedance MC1 / Gain 10, 20, 40, 80, 150, 300, 600, 1.200 Ω / Gain: 70 dB
Input impedance MC2 / Gain 2, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 150, 300 Ω / Gain: 76 dB
Output impedance
 
RCA: < 300 Ω
XLR:  < 600 Ω
Inputs XLR -> MC;  RCA -> MM / MC
Outputs RCA / XLR
Total Harmonic Distortion MM / MC <0,1% / 1 VRMS
Subsonic filter / threshold frequency 18 dB / Octave / 18 Hz
RIAA accuracy 0,3 dB / 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio MM < 72 dBV (87 dBV - IEC - A)
Signal-to-noise ratio MC < 68 dBV (82 dBV - IEC - A)
Tube complement 8 x 6922EH, 1 x 6CA4EH
Power 230 V / 50 Hz / 70 VA
Dimensions (w x h x d) 435 x 170 x 485 mm
Weight (net) 18 kg
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