Kondo GE-7i mm phono preamplifier

Kondo Audio Note GE-7 Phono Preamp

 

The soul of vinyl, with absolute refinement displayed

 

The Kondo Audio Note GE-7 is an iconic reference class phono preamplifier designed for fans of analogue music playback who leave nothing to chance. Hand built in Japan, GE-7 embodies the philosophy of musical purity, simplicity in design and uncompromising craftsmanship.

 

The GE-7 is fully built around a classic pipe design, in which the highly delicate phono signal is reinforced and corrected with maximum care. Kondo deliberately opts for an elegant, clear signal road without unnecessary complexity, leaving the natural sound, timing and dynamics of vinyl completely intact.

 

As with all Kondo components , the GE-7 is fully hand-wired and equipped with Kondochloroethylene's own pure silver wiring (SSW) and silver foil capacitors . Each component has been selected for sound quality and musical contribution, not on readings alone. The power supply is generous and exceptionally quiet, resulting in a deep black background and impressive micro and macro dynamics.

 

The GE-7 is known for its unparalleled texture, natural sound colours and smooth cohesion. Voices get a tangible presence, instruments sound rich and layered, and the sound image unfolds with peace and depth. Fine details are unveiled effortlessly, with no sharpness or analytical emphasis.

 

The GE-7 is a perfect partner for high-quality turntables, tone arms and elements, and seamlessly integrates with Kondo. This is a phono preamplifier that not only displays vinyl correctly, but exposes the emotional core of music.

 

Key features:

• Reference class tubes phono preamplifier

• Very pure, clear signal road

• Fully hand-wired with Kondo silver components

• Exceptionally low noise floor

• Rich tonality, natural timing and deep spatiality

• Developed and built in Japan

 

The Kondo Audio Note GE-7 is an essential component for the serious vinyl fan. A phono preamplifier that completely subordinates technique to musicality and shows why Kondo belongs to the absolute top of analogue audio.

Technical specifications

Property	Specification
Type	Stereo MM phono equalizer / phono stage
RIAA accuracy	±0,5 dB (30 Hz – 20 kHz, exclusief LCF)
Gain	38 dB
Inputs	2 × RCA
Input impedance	47 kΩ
Outputs	1 × RCA
Minimum load output	> 20 kΩ
Noise level	< 1,5 mV
Tube occupation	ECC803S ×2, 6072 ×4, 6CA4 ×1
Power consumption	46 W
Dimensions (B × H × D)	302 × 160 × 412 mm
Weight	13 kg
Country of origin	Japan