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It provides 41.4 dB of gain at 1 kHz and presents the cartridge with a 47 kΩ and 100 pF input load before sending a line-level signal to an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts RIAA equalization is divided into two stages to reduce interaction between the equalization circuits. Polyester capacitors are used in the signal path and polypropylene capacitors in the RIAA sections, all housed in an aluminium case and powered by Rega’s external PS1 supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stock and supplier availability vary. 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Separate moving-magnet and moving-coil inputs accommodate a wider range of cartridges, selected using the rear-panel MM\/MC switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts low-noise, wide-band circuit is powered by an external 24-volt supply, helping keep the power source away from the sensitive phono signal. Gold-plated input and output sockets provide durable connections, and an automatic power-down function reduces energy use when no signal is present. 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