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Michell - Apollo Phono Stage Powered by Muse
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Michell - Apollo Phono Stage Powered by Muse
The Michell Apollo Phono Stage Powered by Muse is designed to bring vinyl playback closer to the original performance, prioritizing musical flow, low noise, and tonal accuracy. Developed in collaboration with Muse Electronics, it reflects Michell’s long-standing focus on engineering discipline rather than feature excess. The Apollo presents records with a sense of ease and coherence that immediately feels grounded and natural. For listeners who value musical integrity over embellishment, it establishes a strong foundation for serious analog systems.
The Apollo is built around a carefully optimized signal path that emphasizes low distortion and wide dynamic headroom, allowing delicate details to emerge without exaggeration. Its circuitry is tuned to preserve phase integrity and maintain stable imaging, which helps vocals and instruments occupy clearly defined positions within the soundstage. Power supply regulation is handled with particular care, reducing background noise and ensuring consistent performance even during complex musical passages. The enclosure is designed to minimize external interference, supporting a clean, quiet operating environment that benefits both subtle textures and dynamic swings. Rather than chasing extreme coloration or hyper-detail, the Apollo focuses on balance, letting the character of cartridges and records come through honestly. This makes it well suited for a wide range of systems, from refined entry-level setups to more advanced analog chains.
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“Michell has done it again with Apollo/Muse”..."there’s almost nothing in the performance you can point to and confidently say is the Michell.”...“Truly innovative and groundbreaking!”em> ~ hi-fi+, 2026 |
The Michell Apollo Phono Stage Powered by Muse offers a thoughtful, musically driven approach to vinyl amplification. Its restrained design choices result in sound that feels composed, engaging, and faithful to the source. By emphasizing stability, clarity, and tonal consistency, it rewards long listening sessions without fatigue. For vinyl enthusiasts seeking a phono stage that supports the music rather than shaping it, the Apollo delivers a compelling and confident solution.
FEATURES:
- State-of-the-art phono stage with Muse power supply
- Ultra-low distortion with SINAD exceeding 104dB
- Precision class A preamplifiers for clean signal handling
- Hand-matched capacitors ensure perfect channel balance
- Passive RIAA circuit maintains accuracy and fidelity
- Muse supply with toroidal transformer and dual filtration
- Silver-plated OFC conductors with FEP insulation and shielding
- Precision-engineered aluminium enclosures act as Faraday cage
- Heavy and rigid chassis enhances isolation from vibration
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Signal to Noise and Distortion (SINAD) | Left:104dB / Right:105dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | Left: 0.0186% / Right: 0.0187% |
| Frequency Response | RIAA curve, ±0.4dB deviation |
| Gain | 40dB |
| Input | 5mV amplitude,1kHz sine |
| Output | Right: 0.863V (42.71dB), Left: 0.690V (42.79dB) |
| DIP Switch Settings | 47k ohms // 100pF & 40dB gain |
| Power Supply | Muse external supply with toroidal transformer, dual filtration, low-noise regulators |
| Construction | Solid aluminium billet enclosure, Faraday cage shielding |
| Dimensions (Apollo Unit) | 4.53" × 11.02" × 2.36" (115 × 280 × 60mm) |
| Dimensions (Packaging) | 18.90" × 15.75" × 4.33" (480 × 400 × 110mm) |
| Weight (Combined Units) | 6.61lbs (3.00kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 10.36lbs (4.70kg) |
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