Izumiranje vinilnih ploča bilo je mnogo puta predvidjano ali ova tehnologija i dalje postoji. U svetlu digitalnih formata, koji su zgodni i korisnički nastrojeni, možda je teško objasniti kako je preživeo vinil. Tako je dok niste čuli oba formata. Digitalna muzika se nije nikad izjednačila sa analognom reprodukcijom u

kvalitetu i lepoti muzičke reprodukcije. Zvučno, nema poredjenja sa CD formatom i vinilom. Čak i novi formati visoke rezolucije kao što su DVD Audio ili SACD korite zapise na vinilu kao osnov za poredjenje. Za one audiofile koji teže muzičkoj perfekciji Zanden sa ponosom pruža Model 1200 stereo phono sekciju.

The extinction of vinyl records has been predicted many times, and yet the technology remains with us. In the face of digital formats, which are so convenient and user-friendly, it might seem difficult to explain the survival of vinyl. That is until you listen to both. Digital music has never equaled analog recordings in the

quality or beauty of musical reproduction. Sonically there really is no comparison between the CD format and vinyl. Even the new high-resolution formats, such as DVD-Audio and SACD, use vinyl records as the benchmark for comparison. For those audiophiles who take the path less traveled in pursuit of musical

perfection, Zanden proudly offers the Model 1200 phono stages. The model 1200 is Zanden's stereo phono stage. It is designed for use with moving coil cartridges and contains two separate step-up transformers for both high and low impedance cartridges.

While most phono playback equalization circuits in preamplifiers are CR (capacitor & resistor) or NF (negative feedback), Zanden has chosen another method. The model 1200 uses a fixed impedance circuit called a bridged T. It is constructed from a capacitor, resistors and an inductor. This has been the method

of choice in professional playback systems for years and the most accurate. The amplifier section has our original NO-NFB (no negative feedback) vacuum tube circuit. The power supply is constructed from a tube rectifier and an input choke to avoid the switching noise of diodes. The tube heater has current regulated circuits to prevent a rush of current from causing damage and guarantees the stable release of thermo-electrons from the tubeÕs cathode. High quality polypropylene film capacitors are used in the signal lines. The coils are manufactured on an automatic winding machine at our manufacturing facility. The base, front and rear panels are constructed of 16 mm thick aluminum to keep vibrations to a minimum. The unit is then covered with beautiful stainless steel polished to a mirror finish.
Although many people believe the recording curves of all LP records were unified with the RIAA curve, this is not true. The RIAA curve did not become the standard until the fifties, and many recording labels used different recording curves during this period and earlier. To achieve the optimum playback of all stereo LPs the model 1200 allows the user to choose between the RIAA, Columbia and DECCA equalization curves by the simple turn of a mercury rotary switch. The input and phono equalization curve selection sections contain extremely reliable miniature relays, which maintain long-lasting, stable performance. The Zanden model 1200 stereo phono stage offers uncompromising playback of all your stereo LPs.

Zanden 1200 Broshure
Zanden 1200 Mk II - HiFi+ no 50
Zanden 1200 Mk II - Awards Issue - HiFi+ no 54
Zanden 1200 Mk II - the Absolute Sound no. 184 - September 2008

Low MC: 68dB (1kHz, RIAA)
High MC: 56dB (1kHz, RIAA)

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