Specifications for the Dino Mk3 Phono Stage
Stereo phono amplifier for Moving coil and Moving magnet cartridges. Fully passive equalisation between two active gain stages.
Switch selectable cartridge resistance loading (DIP 1 and 2)
| 33 ohms | For Moving Coil cartridges | |
| 100 ohms | For Moving Coil cartridges | |
| 1000 ohms | For Moving Coil cartridges | |
| 47,000 ohms | For Moving Magnet and some Moving Coil cartridges |
Switch selectable capacitance loading (DIP 1 and 2)
| 100pF | For Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridges | |
| 1000pF | For Moving Coil cartridges |
Please refer to your cartridge specification for correct loading settings.
Switch selectable gain (DIP 3 and 4)
| Cartridge Type | Sensitivity | |
| MC Very Low: | 100uV to 250uV (74dB) | |
| MC Low: | 250 to 400uV (70dB) | |
| MC Normal: | 400uV to 1mV (63dB) | |
| MC High/MM Low: | 1 to 3mV (52dB) | |
| MM High: | 3 to 5mV (48dB) |
RIAA reproduction characteristics
20Hz to 20,000Hz +/-0.25dB
Output voltage: 0.5V at 1KHz
Power supply requirements
The Dino Mk2 can be powered from either an AC or a DC power supply.
AC requirements: two independent supplies of: 0v / 18v ac, 0v / 18v ac.
DC requirements: two independent supplies of: 0v /-22vdc , 0v / +22vdc
To avoid problems only use Trichord power supplies.
Dimensions and Weight
Overall case dimensions for Dino Mk2: 185mm x 58mm x 112mm (D x H x W)
‘Dino+’ PSU
NCPSU
Standard AC PSU
