Affordable Nagra Phono exhibits premium audio craftsmanship at its foundational level

The Swiss audio company, Nagra, has unveiled its latest offering – the Nagra Compact Phono. This minimalist masterpiece, machined from a solid billet of aluminium, boasts vibration-resistant properties and is set to deliver some of the stunning quality found in Nagra products at a more attainable cost.

Nagra considers the Compact Phono an "ambitious unit," aiming to deliver phono preamplifier expertise and a "greater part" of high-end performance in a more compact, stripped-down form and at a less bank-busting price.

The new phono stage is designed to work with moving-coil cartridges only and features a standard load of 100 ohms. It employs a dual-mono layout with a fully discrete Class A topology and high-quality components and transistors, ensuring a pristine audio signal path.

The Nagra Compact Phono comes equipped with the standard RIAA option found on most phono stages, RCA stereo input and output (a pair for each), and a switch for selecting high or low gain (62 dB or 47.5 dB). It can also be paired with Nagra's external power supply units (MPS or Classic PSU) for an additional cost.

Nagra's commitment to sound quality is evident in the Compact Phono, as the company claims "no compromises in sound quality were made." This promise aligns with the praise that Nagra's high-end products have received for their superlative insight, refinement, dynamism, naturalness, authenticity, and fun.

If the Nagra Compact Phono delivers on its promise, it will undoubtedly achieve a notable feat. For audiophiles seeking a high-performance phono stage without breaking the bank, the Compact Phono could be the answer.

Our website offers a comprehensive list of the best phono preamplifiers for every budget and type, including a full review of the Nagra Classic Phono. For purchase details, we recommend contacting authorized dealers and specialized HiFi retailers such as the platform audio-markt.de and retailers like Audio Creativ in Germany, which offer Nagra Professional products including phono amplifiers.

This is not the first hi-fi product from Nagra, as they have previously released the Nagra PL-P. With the Compact Phono, Nagra continues to push the boundaries of what a high-end phono stage can be, offering a compelling option for discerning audiophiles.

The Nagra Compact Phono retails for $4950. For more information, visit our website or contact your nearest authorized Nagra dealer.

Affordable Nagra Phono exhibits premium audio craftsmanship at its foundational level