Although we fully understand the concept of diminishing returns, we often take build quality to extreme levels in Silbatone reference series designs, because we try to reach for the stars with these highly expensive models. The truth is that extremely high caliber performance is accessible at somewhat less cost because much of the quality we seek is inherent in our approach to circuit design rather than the particular fancy parts used in implementation of one model or another.

For our mainstream production phone stage, we took the concept of our reference-class SQ-102 Phono Amplifier, with D3a and silver MC step up and output transformers. And transformed it into the slightly more modest SQ-107, built around a German Post C3m voltage amplifier and a 7044 buffer, same as the top model Lundahl amorphous core output transformers help acquire the sound that we often look for with silver, high definition with a sense of musical truth. Aside from copper instead of silver transformers, the designs are fundamentally alike, and the much of their sound quality is shared as well.

At the level we working on, the differences between one of our phono models and another is a question of personal preference and subtle characteristics. Some are more fancy than others but all share the same technological DNA. We are pleased to adopt the SQ-107 into our family of refined phono preamplifiers, as we are always seeking to meet the vinyl maniacs desire for a little bit more from a phono stage. The SQ-107 will get you there. For convenient organization of your analog life, the SQ-107 features MM and MC inputs with selectable 7x/16x gain step up transformer. 5MV for 1V out MM input sensitivity, very usable for outboard transformers. Balanced and unbalanced transformer isolated output jacks are provided. A flexible central hub to moderate the complexities of the phono wing of any advanced phono setup!

The L-107 and the SQ-107 are a team made in heaven for the analog lover seeking very high levels of performance in a moderately-priced suite of electronics, built the Silbatone way. We think the L-107 and SQ-107 is a very good place to be for musical enjoyment and value. For no-nonsense quality, convenience and cutting-edge performance, we invite you to consider the Silbatone 107 line!