Soulnote E-2 ver. 2 Phono Equalizer

€8,490.00

Premium Silver/Premium Black

The 2 Series has undergone a dramatic evolution, built upon the knowledge gained from the 3 series.

Premium Silver/Premium Black

The 2 Series has undergone a dramatic evolution, built upon the knowledge gained from the 3 series.

A new Type-R circuit dedicated to photoelectric cartridges.
The analog circuit for optical cartridges is equipped with the same fully balanced, non-feedback New Type-R circuit used in the E-3. The equalizer section employs a differential emitter bypass circuit, achieving a significant reduction in circuit impedance. The electrically stress-free New Type-R circuit, which requires no phase compensation or bandwidth limiting, fully harnesses the advantages of photoelectric cartridges—free from the mass and inductive resistance of coils and magnetic circuits. The fusion of photoelectric technology, renowned for its excellent transient response, and non-feedback design creates an astonishingly passionate and vividly expressive musical space.


XLR Terminal for Separated Power Cable
Compatible with the separated power cable used in the E-3, this design separates the signal and LED power supplies to maximize the performance benefits of the optical cartridge.


Supports a Wide Range of Pre-RIAA Vintage Equalizer Curves (MC/MM)
SOULNOTE’s original fully balanced, non-feedback phono equalizer circuit provides precise RIAA characteristics through the gain of the differential amplifier itself, eliminating the drawbacks of conventional NF and CR types. In addition, the left and right channels are mounted on separate boards in a twin-mono configuration, enabling precise and expansive spatial reproduction. In Ver.2, the MC/MM circuit has been further refined by a complete redesign of the bias circuit, resulting in a significant improvement in sound quality.

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MC Load Switching Function
To maximize the performance of the MC cartridge, the unit is equipped with a load impedance switching function offering six settings (from 3Ω to 1kΩ).

Four Simultaneous Inputs
Supports four simultaneous connections — “MC balanced input only,” “MC/MM unbalanced inputs (2 systems),” and a “dedicated photoelectric cartridge input.” You can connect all four inputs at once and switch between them as needed.

MONO Function
Includes a mono mode that combines the left and right channels for mono output.

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400VA Super-Heavyweight Toroidal Transformer & High-Speed Non-Feedback Power Supply
An extremely powerful 400VA bifilar-wound transformer is used as a single unit to ensure a clear and stable ground and power supply potential. The combination of multiple small-capacity capacitors connected in parallel and a high-speed, non-feedback regulator enables effortless reproduction of even the subtlest air movements rising from the stage, resulting in a precise and lifelike sound image.

MM Load Capacity Switching Function
To maximize the performance of MM cartridges, the unit is equipped with three selectable load capacitance settings.

Invert Function
The invert function swaps the HOT and COLD balanced outputs, eliminating sound quality changes caused by circuit characteristics.

Gain Low Function
The gain low function reduces the output level to optimize headroom for the connected preamplifier or other equipment.

Demagnetization Function (MC/MM Mode)
This function shorts the input, allowing the cartridge to be demagnetized by playing a record in this state. It can also serve as a mute function when lowering the stylus onto the record.

    • Product Name:
      E-2 Ver.2 SF (Premium Silver) / E-2 Ver.2 BF (Premium Black

    • Input Sensitivity:
      MC: 0.4mV | MM: 5mV | OPT: 70mV

    • Gain:
      MC: 77dB | MM: 55dB | OPT: 32dB

    • Rated Output Voltage:
      Balanced: 3.0V | Unbalanced: 1.5V

    • RIAA Deviation:
      ±0.2dB

    • MC Load Resistance:
      3Ω, 10Ω, 30Ω, 100Ω, 300Ω, 1kΩ

    • MM Load Capacitance:
      100pF, 200pF, 350pF

    • MM Load Resistance:
      47kΩ

    • Equalizer Frequency – Roll-Off [kHz]:
      1.59, 2.12 (RIAA), 2.59, 3.18, 6.89, FLAT

    • Equalizer Frequency – Turnover [Hz]:
      250, 390, 500 (RIAA), 630

    • Equalizer Frequency – Low Limit [Hz]:
      50 (RIAA), 71, 100, 125, 150, FLAT

    • Power Supply Voltage:
      AC100V 50/60Hz

    • Power Consumption:
      29W (J60065)

    • Maximum External Dimensions:
      Main Unit: 430(W) × 160(H) × 410(D) mm

    • Weight:
      Approx. 20kg

    • Accessories:
      Spikes, Power Cable

    • JAN Code:
      Premium Silver: 4580197838656
      Premium Black: 4580197838618