Lehmann Audio Black Cube II MM/MC Phono Preamplifier

Lehmann Audio Black Cube II MM/MC Phono Preamplifier at Vinyl Sound, Canada

The Lehmann Audio Black Cube II combines the best assets of the popular Black Cube family — the proven quality of the evergreen Black Cube, upgraded with the high-class connectors and the representative enclosure of the Black Cube SE II. Available at Vinyl Sound in Canada, it makes virtually all MM and MC pickup systems on the market shine, eliciting the complete sound spectrum of the original recording from your favourite music.

Thanks to a lavishly configurable bass filter with sixteen different settings, the Black Cube II can be tailored precisely to your tonal preferences, while its peerless dynamics let you rediscover old and new recordings as if for the first time.

A New World of Sound

The ultra-precise, passive RIAA filter network sits between two linear gain stages and is built with super-grade, high-transient, closely toleranced polypropylene foil capacitors — delivering the pure sound image of premium devices at an attractive entry-level price. A custom-designed power supply provides a wide, distortion-free dynamic range.

Quiet, Precise Engineering

The enclosure is made from non-magnetic aluminium and is damped under the lid. Latest-generation professional input stages ensure accurate, punchy, low-noise reproduction, and the audio section includes additional subassemblies for efficient hum, HF, and noise suppression. A dual-sided audio board allows an optimised trace layout for exceptionally smooth operation.

Flexible Impedance Matching

The Black Cube II adapts to almost any system: each channel offers a slot for solderless fitting of a custom impedance, plus an extra hard-wire slot with immediate effect. If you'd like resistors to match your personal chain, Lehmann Audio includes them free of charge with your order. Switchable gain (36, 46, 56, 66 dB) covers everything from high-output MM to low-output MC cartridges.

Looks the Part

High-quality front-panel options — silver, black, or chrome-plated — let the Black Cube II cut a fine figure in your hi-fi rack. It's the perfect gateway into this equipment class.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Lehmann Audio Black Cube II?
A: It's a two-box MM/MC phono preamplifier with a passive RIAA network between two linear gain stages, a 16-setting bass filter, switchable gain, and flexible impedance loading — designed to get the best from virtually any cartridge.

Q: Does it work with both MM and MC cartridges?
A: Yes. The Black Cube II supports both moving-magnet and moving-coil pickups, with four gain settings (36, 46, 56, 66 dB) and selectable input impedance to match your cartridge.

Q: What loading options are available?
A: Input impedance of 47 kohms, 1 kohm, or 100 ohms, plus one custom-load slot (solderless) and one hard-wire slot per channel. Lehmann Audio includes matching resistors free of charge on request.

Q: What is the 16-setting bass filter for?
A: The bass filter offers 16 settings between roughly 7 Hz and 90 Hz, letting you tailor low-frequency response to your cartridge, system, and room, and reduce subsonic rumble.

Q: Is it a two-piece design?
A: Yes. The Black Cube II uses a separate audio section and an outboard power supply to keep power-supply noise away from the sensitive audio circuitry.

Q: What finishes are available?
A: Three faceplate finishes: Aluminium silver, Aluminium black, and Chrome-plated.

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