Lehmann Audio Phonolith Phono Preamplifier & Headphone Amp

Lehmann Audio Phonolith Phono Preamplifier & Headphone Amp at Vinyl Sound, Canada

The Lehmann Audio Phonolith combines an enormously ambitious phono preamplifier, a top-class line preamplifier, and a reference headphone amplifier in a single device — available at Vinyl Sound in Canada. The form factor is unobtrusive and the audio performance leaves nothing to be desired, answering the demands of discerning listeners as vinyl continues its years-long resurgence.

Ambitious Phono Stage

The phono section offers extensive impedance settings and four gain settings (36, 46, 56, 66 dB) to connect practically any commercially available MM or MC cartridge. An additional adjustable bass filter with selectable cut-off frequencies (7, 32, 50, 78 Hz) ensures silence in the bass range whenever needed.

Reference Headphone Amplifier

Headphone amplifiers are Lehmann's second domain alongside phono stages — internationally renowned mastering studios and engineers, such as those at the legendary Bauer Studios, have relied on Lehmann devices for years. The Phonolith's headphone output is the highest level Lehmann has offered to date, and adjustable output gain means even insensitive headphones perform at their best, with 400 mW into 60 ohms and 200 mW into 300 ohms.

Capable Line Preamplifier

The Phonolith's preamplifier output effortlessly drives long cable runs and connects to any active speakers or power amplifiers — for example the Lehmann Audio Stamp. A high-level input with selectable gain (0, 10, 20 dB) and up to 9V output makes it a genuine preamp, not just a phono stage.

Mechanically Quiet by Design

Both the Phonolith audio section and the PWX II LZ power supply stand on Lehmann's own 3S feet, which reliably absorb parasitic resonances for a clean, undisturbed sound.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Lehmann Audio Phonolith?
A: It's a three-in-one device — an ambitious MM/MC phono preamplifier, a top-class line preamplifier, and a reference headphone amplifier — in a compact two-box design with an outboard PWX II LZ power supply.

Q: Does it work with both MM and MC cartridges?
A: Yes. The phono stage offers four gain settings (36–66 dB), extensive selectable impedance (47 kohms, 1 kohm, 390 ohms, 100 ohms plus intermediate positions and a custom slot), and a selectable bass filter, so it matches virtually any MM or MC cartridge.

Q: Can I use it as a preamplifier for active speakers or a power amp?
A: Yes. A high-level input and a pre-out (50 ohms, up to 9V) let the Phonolith drive active speakers or power amplifiers — such as the Lehmann Audio Stamp — over long cable runs.

Q: How good is the headphone output?
A: It's Lehmann's highest-level headphone stage to date, delivering 400 mW into 60 ohms and 200 mW into 300 ohms with adjustable gain, so even hard-to-drive headphones perform at their best.

Q: What does the bass filter do?
A: It offers selectable cut-off frequencies (7, 32, 50, 78 Hz via DIP switches) to suppress subsonic rumble and keep the bass range clean when required.

Q: What finishes are available?
A: Typically Aluminium silver, Aluminium black, and Chrome-plated — please confirm the current finish options for your order.

Q: Where can I buy the Phonolith in Canada?
A: It's available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Lehmann Audio dealer in Canada, with Canada-wide shipping and warranty support.