Rega Fono MM Mk5 Phono Stage

The Rega Fono MM MK5 phono stage has been designed to be effective, easy to use and above all, to reproduce music. The Rega Fono MM MK5 uses a fully discrete, cascaded, complementary amplifier input stage, a configuration designed to optimise the performance of your moving magnet cartridge. Now housed in a brand new redesigned case to match the new Fono MC and Rega’s latest range of electronic components offering a modern look guaranteed to integrate in to any hi-fi system.

The aesthetic design of the Rega Fono MM was as important as the quality of its electrical capabilities, so it benefits from the same updated aluminium case as the Rega Neo and Fono MC amplifier, giving it a design which offers a familiar feel and moreover brings it in line with its illustrious bigger brothers. The RIAA equalization has been split into two stages to minimise interaction. Polyester capacitors have been used in the signal path and polypropylene capacitors are used in the RIAA equalization circuits.

Technical Specifications:

Input Sensitivity: 1.7 mV for 200 mV Output
Input Loading: 47 kΩ in parallel with 100 pF
Maximum Input Level: 60 mV at 1 kHz
Gain: 41.4 dB at 1 kHz
Output Impedance: 200 Ω
Recommended Minimum Output Load Resistance: 5 kΩ
Frequency response (50KΩ output load): 15 Hz (-3 dB) to 100 kHz (-0.2 dB)
RIAA Accuracy (50 kΩ Output Load): Better than ±0.2 dB 100 Hz to 100 kHz
Power Requirements: 24 V AC at 80 mA maximum

Read our review of the Solidair Dub Star 50 isolation feet designed as an audio upgrade for the following Rega turntables.

Solidair Dub Star 50 – Compatible with:

Rega Planar 1, Rega Planar 1 Plus, Rega RP1
Rega Planar 2
Rega Planar 3, Rega Planar 3 50th Anniversary Edition, Rega RP3, Rega RP40, Rega P3-24, Rega P3
Rega Planar 6, Rega RP6
Rega Planar 8, Rega RP8
Rega Planar 10, Rega RP10
Rega P5
Rega P7
Rega P9
Rega Planar 78, Rega RP78