Black Cube SE Phono Stage
Lehmann’s classic Black Cube, equipped with the extra potent PWX power supply – this is the Black Cube SE. That way it has even more power for an exceptionally complex, impressive and emotional reproduction of music.
Just imagine you could get even more out of your favourite record: the Black Cube SE does it with far greater bass authority, very relaxed mids plus enhanced top-end sparkle and openness.
The Black Cube SE belongs to the premier league of phono preamps. Of course, we use only components of ultimate quality for it. For a particularly low-noise reproduction we e.g. assemble input stages which other makers of professional studio electronics also build into their mixing consoles and microphone preamps.
Lehmann Audio’s Black Cube SE phono stage continues the tradition of high performance Black Cube phono stages, matching perfectly with the majority of cartridges available in the market. Due to its dimensions, the Black Cube SE can be situated beside your turntable, and as a consequence minimises interference that can be evident with long cables.
Design Ethos
Lehmann always pays close attention to the detail, and this product follows their design ethos. The cable between the power supply and the audio section is shielded. Also the connectors, an important element of any system, are gold plated Neutrik connectors. Furthermore, the cases of the power supply and the audio section are made of aluminium, since as it is nonmagnetic. The case top cover is coated with an anti-resonance treatment.
PWX Power
Lehmann Audio have employed a special torodial transformer (30VA). The PWX power supply is the main reason for the stunning performance achieved with the Black Cube SE. The result of Lehmann Audio’s design choices is a significant increase in bass, and a more open liquid midrange. These acoustic benefits are from using a Black Cube SE are without doubt, and probably the reason why vinyl lovers choose the Black Cube SE right from the start.
Technical Specifications
| Sensitivity for output level 775 mV/ 0 dB (with activated high gain jumper) Gain 1 kHz Maximum input level 1 kHz Signal to noise ratio (RMS unweighted) | MM: 3.8 mV/1 kHz; MC: 0.38 mV/1 kHz MM: 46 dB; MC: 66 dB MM: 45 mV; MC: 4,5 mV MM: 71 dB; MC: 63 dB |
| Gain | 36 dB, 46 dB, 56 dB, 66 dB |
| Channel separation | > 85 dB at 10 kHz |
| Input impedance | 47 kohms, 1 kohm, 100 ohms 1 x custom load 1 x hardwire slot |
| Output impedance | 47 ohms |
| Input capacitance | 100 pF |
| Channel mismatch | typ. 0.5 dB |
| Bass filter | 50 Hz, 6 dB/oct. |
| Power consumption | < 3 W |
| Outer dimensions W x D x H | Audio section: 113 mm x 108 mm x 45 mm PWX power supply: 93 mm x 233 mm x 45 mm |
| Weight | Audio section incl. cable to power supply: 0.4 kg netto PWX power supply: 1.0 kg netto |
