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The
LPE-2 Analog Legacy phonograph playback system is a hand-crafted
collection of Millennia's essential, 100% DC coupled preamplifier and
equalizer circuitry tailored specifically for the needs of archiving
and mastering pro-fessionals. Audiophiles requiring a sonically
uncompromised phono path will also benefit.
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LPE-2 offers a selectable mono or stereo playback environment which can
be used with any modern or legacy phonograph cartridge. Any known style
of record pressing can be compensated perfectly with the LPE-2,
including vertical groove processes. When the LPE-2 does not offer a
precise preset compensation point, a user may define virtually any
compensation via passive plug-in components.
LPE-2
Legacy design employs a discrete-hybrid topology from input to output,
utilizing both discrete bipolar and field-effect transistors where they
are optimally applied for Millennia's hallmark sonic
invisibility. ;; The
LPE-2 accepts balanced line level or phono level input via gold XLR
connectors. Outputs are both gold XLR and RCA phono. Mains powering is
worldwide.
The Legacy offers forty-nine combinations
of preset compensation curves for precise performance with all ;;
formats, including 33-1/3 (RIAA), 45, and 78 RPM records. ;;
Legacy’s
phono compensation network has only one active amplifier stage in the
audio signal path. Compare this with textbook phono designs employing
anywhere from two to five compensation path amplifiers.
Fewer
amplifier stages means greater sonic integrity and heightened musical
reality. This single all discrete Class-A stage is optimized as input
buffer, compensation amplifier, and output driver. It's something you
must hear to appreciate
Legacy’s phonograph
preamplifier design is based upon Millennia’s acclaimed HV-3 mic preamp
topology, a world standard in classical and critical acoustic music
production. Utilizing a discrete-hybrid, fully differential balanced
design — phono signals remain differentially balanced throughout the
entire preamplifier path — the LPE-2 features 36 discrete gain steps of
1.5 dB per step ;; to 60 dB (up to 90 dB upon request),
user-selectable
(unlimited) capacitive and resistive loading, mono and polarity select
switching for vertically grooved pressings, stereo gain matching to .08
dB, and an entirely transformerless audio signal path.
Rounding
out the LPE-2 feature set is a collection of four surgical filters
which will isolate and correct problem areas associated with groove
degradation and surface noise. Legacy filters offer both shelving and
peaking response with a number of user-selectable frequencies via
Grayhill military grade gold contact rotary switches. If not required,
all filter sections can be removed entirely from Legacy’s signal path
for increased sonic integrity.
Legacy’s pure Class A
amplifiers are carefully designed around the finest grades of passive
components from Vishay, Roederstein / MELF, Wima, Toroid Tech, and
German ITT. ;;Key electro-mechanical design features include a 16
gauge
cold-rolled plated steel chassis (26 pounds), 3/8” thick radiused
aluminum face panel which is deeply polished in a “piano lacquer” black
anodize finish, hand machined and polished black aluminum knurl knobs,
and custom molded illuminated switches. ;;
One listening session with the LPE-2 will immediately confirm
that
Millennia has once again set precedence in musical realism and sonic
transparency.
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