There no better way to get back to vinyl than with the Edwards Audio Apprentice phono stage, you wont find better at the price, all the stops have been pulled out for this one and it shows, a great sound at a steal of a price

The Edwards Audio Apprentice phono stage offers unbeatable value for Money, the British manufacture really has pulled out all the stops to get this superb phono to market at this kind of price, it’s got the looks, it’s got the right sound, so what are you waiting for? You’ve nothing to lose with this cracker, your vinyl will just love you for it.

The Edwards Audio Apprentice MM phono stage is derived from the popular Edwards Audio MM1 and uses a similar circuit topology with passive treble and active bass equalisation.

Unusually at this price level it uses a second stage amplifier to buffer the equalisation network and ensure a low output impedance.

It is however configured to be used with our custom made single rail DC regulated switch mode power supply. This has enabled us to make a cost saving along with the use of a steel double U case construction, removing the need for an expensive extrusion. It is completed with a stylish 3mm black acrylic front panel.

As far as the all important sonic performance is concerned, with its near silent noise floor and 40dB gain the Apprentice MM will not leave you disappointed, unlike most we have listened to. We rate its performance at around 85% that of the MM1 which, at around half the price, makes it a true audiophile bargain. It is ideally suited for the customer who is either on a budget or uses a turntable such as the Apprentice TT.

Reviewed in Hi-Fi Choice by David Price, the Edwards Audio Apprentice MM was awarded Five Stars.

 

Apprentice MM Phono Stage

Specifications
Max Input MM	75mV
Gain	40dB MM
THD Distortion	<0.01% 1kHz
Signal to noise ratio (MM) 5mV (MM) A Wtd	-83dB
RIAA accuracy	within 0.5dB
Stereo separation	better than 66dB – 20-20kHz
Input Loading MM	47K with 150pF
Dynamic Range	110dB
Output impedance	Max output level 7.5V RMS depending upon input
Dimensions WxHxL	114.5mm x 47.5mm x 160mm
Weight	1Kg
Power consumption	1.5W