New 1108 Phono Stage Announced

[BillK]

Boulder's web site hasn't been updated with it yet, but here's a link to more information:

Boulder 1108 Phono Announced

Boulder 1108 Specifications

• Description: Solid-state, balanced phono preamplifier.
• Inputs: 3 balanced, convert to unbalanced.
• Outputs 2 balanced.
• Frequency response (RIAA): 20Hz–20kHz ±0.1dB.
• Channel separation: >100 dB, 20Hz–20kHz.
• Distortion: 0.01%.
• Noise (ein, MC): 98nV, 20Hz–20kHz.
• Maximum output: 16V.
• Input impedance (MC): 1000 ohms, MC; 47k ohms (MM)
• Maximum gain at 1kHz: 70dB (MC); 44dB (MM).
• Dimensions: 18" W by 5.7" H by 15.85" D.
• Weight 32 lbs, shipping: 41 lbs.

Operationally, the 1108 retains the functions as the 1008. Two inputs, dual outputs, automatic servo null of DC, four standard EQ selections: RIAA, EMI, ffrr (London/Decca), and Columbia, a low-cut filter to eliminate rumble, and gain levels of 70 dB (MC) and 44 dB (MM). The discrete EQ and 985 phono gain stage will also remain.

[gaboudreaux]

Anyone know the MSRP of this phono stage? Just trying to get an idea of where this falls price wise and I can't find anywhere.

[Bones13]

I read $16K somewhere. You should ask Ivan though.

[gaboudreaux]

Originally Posted by Bones13

I read $16K somewhere. You should ask Ivan though.

Thanks Michael!

[Antonmb]

If anyone’s still interested, current price is $19k.