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Soulnote E-2 V2 Phono Equalizer

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Soulnote E-2 V2 Phono Equalizer
Soulnote E-2 V2 Phono Equalizer
Soulnote E-2 V2 Phono Equalizer

Soulnote

Country of origin: Japan

Soulnote E-2 V2 Phono Equalizer

SKU: E-2-V2-SILVER
Sale price$12,250.00

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Fully discrete, non-negative feedback circuit to provide an exceptionally vivid and lifelike analog experience. This advanced equalizer supports traditional MC and MM cartridges alongside specialized DS Audio optical sensors for maximum versatility. Four independent toroidal transformers ensure absolute silence and incredible dynamic range.

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Description

E2 Ver. 2 Phono Equalizer

Premium Silver/Premium Black

Version 2 is a dramatic evolution based on the knowledge gained from the 3 series.

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New Type-R circuit exclusively for 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 element is configured with a differential emitter bypass circuit, successfully lowering circuit impedance significantly. The electrically stress-free New Type-R circuit, which requires no phase compensation or bandwidth limiting, fully utilizes the advantages of photoelectric cartridges, which are free from the constraints of coil and magnetic circuit weight and inductive resistance. The combination of photoelectric technology, which has excellent transient response, and non-feedback technology creates a shockingly passionate and vivid musical space.

XLR terminal for power separation cable

This model is compatible with the separated power cable used in the E-3. Separating the signal and LED power sources maximizes the benefits of the optical cartridge.

Wide range of pre-RIAA old equalizer curves supported (MC/MM)

Six Roll Off (high-frequency attenuation frequency) settings, four Turn Over (low-frequency amplification frequency) settings, and six Low Limit (ultra-low frequency amplification limit) settings can be adjusted independently. A total of 144 curves are available, ranging from Decca and Columbia records to early SP records (flat). You can find the optimal equalizer curve by listening to the sound and adjusting the knobs, or you can create the desired equalizer curve directly from the included equalizer curve chart. Equalizer curve switching is performed using a mechanical relay, prioritizing sound quality.

Fully balanced, non-feedback phono equalizer circuit (MC/MM)

SOULNOTE's original fully balanced, non-feedback phono equalizer circuit provides precise RIAA characteristics to the differential amplifier gain itself, eliminating the drawbacks of conventional NF and CR types. Furthermore, the left and right channels are separated into individual boards, creating a twin mono configuration, enabling precise and expansive spatial depiction. Furthermore, in version 2, the MC/MM circuit has also been simplified by completely redesigning the bias circuit, resulting in a significant improvement in quality.

MC LOAD switching function

To maximize the capabilities of the MC cartridge used, the unit is equipped with a load impedance switching function with six different load impedances (3Ω to 1KΩ).

4 inputs can be connected

Four inputs can be connected simultaneously: a dedicated MC balanced input, two MC/MM unbalanced inputs, and a dedicated photoelectric cartridge input, allowing you to switch between them.

MONO function

It is equipped with a function that combines the left and right channels and outputs them as mono.

400VA super-heavyweight toroidal transformer & high-speed non-feedback power supply

The use of a single, extremely powerful 400VA bifilar-wound transformer clarifies the ground and power supply potential. The combination of multiple parallel-connected small-capacity capacitors and a high-speed non-feedback regulator effortlessly reproduces even the air movement rising from the stage, creating an accurate sound image.

MM load capacitance switching function

To fully utilize the performance of MM cartridges, the unit is equipped with three types of load capacity switching.

Invert function

It is equipped with an invert function that eliminates changes in sound quality caused by the circuit by swapping the HOT and COLD balanced outputs.

Gain Low function

It is equipped with a gain low function that reduces the output level, taking into account the headroom of the connected preamp, etc.

消磁機能(MC/MM時)

This function shorts the input. Playing a record in this state will have the effect of demagnetizing the cartridge. It can also be used as a mute function when the needle drops.

Tech Specs

Input sensitivity

MC: 0,4mV / MM: 4mV / OPT: 50mV

Gain

MC: 72dB / MM: 52dB / OPT: 30dB

Rated output

Balanced output: 2,8V
Unbalanced output: 1,4V

RIAA deviation

±0,2dB

MC Load resistance

3ohm, 10ohm, 30ohm, 100ohm, 300ohm, 1kohm

MM Load capacitance

100P, 200P, 350P

MM Load resistance

47kohm

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 voltage

230V AC 50Hz

Power consumption

48W

Maximum external dimensions

Main unit: 430(W) × 160(H) × 410(D)mm

Weight

20kg

Included accessories

Spikes, Power cord

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Warranty Information
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Why Choose Soulnote

Soulnote is a Japanese high-end audio manufacturer renowned for producing highly individual amplifiers and source components designed around speed, openness, and preserving the emotional energy within music. Founded by former Marantz Japan engineer Norinaga Nakazawa, Soulnote products deliberately challenge many conventional Hi-Fi engineering approaches in pursuit of a more immediate, dynamic, and musically alive presentation.

What makes Soulnote particularly distinctive is the company’s philosophy of minimising mechanical and electrical constraint throughout the signal path. Rather than excessively damping components or pursuing ultra-measured sterility, Soulnote designs focus heavily on energy flow, transient freedom, and preserving the natural movement and timing within recordings. The result is a sound that feels remarkably open, spacious, and emotionally engaging.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, Soulnote products stand apart for their ability to combine extraordinary resolution and speed with a highly organic and immersive musical presentation. There is an effortlessness and vitality to the sound that can make many conventional electronics feel comparatively restrained or mechanically controlled.

Signature Design and Sound

Manufactured in Japan, Soulnote products are engineered around fully discrete analogue circuits, non-NFB (negative feedback) amplifier architectures, oversized linear power supplies, floating mechanical structures, and highly refined grounding implementations designed to minimise energy storage and preserve transient realism.

One of the defining aspects of Soulnote’s philosophy is the company’s rejection of excessive mechanical damping. Components within the chassis are often deliberately allowed to “float” mechanically rather than being rigidly constrained, based on the belief that excessive damping can suppress musical energy and natural dynamic expression. This gives Soulnote products a very distinct engineering identity within high-end audio.

The A-0, A-1, and A-2 integrated amplifiers showcase this philosophy beautifully. Despite their relatively compact and elegant appearance, these amplifiers deliver exceptional speed, current capability, and dynamic realism together with remarkable transparency and tonal purity. The presentation feels highly open and holographic, with impressive image separation and transient articulation while still retaining body and musical coherence.

The E-2 Version 2 phono preamplifier has become especially admired amongst analogue enthusiasts due to its extraordinary flexibility and refinement. One of its major strengths is the extensive cartridge equalisation and loading capability available within the design, allowing precise optimisation across a wide range of moving coil and moving magnet cartridges. This level of adjustability allows customers to extract significantly greater performance and tonal balance from their analogue systems while tailoring the interface more accurately to individual cartridge behaviour.

Sonically, Soulnote products are known for their speed, dimensionality, and remarkably free-flowing musical presentation. Instruments and vocals emerge with exceptional openness and low-level detail retrieval, while the soundstage feels expansive, layered, and highly immersive without becoming analytical or emotionally detached.

Soulnote Product Range

The Soulnote range available through HeyNow Hi-Fi includes integrated amplifiers, DACs, CD players, network transports, phono preamplifiers, and reference-level analogue electronics designed for listeners seeking maximum musical openness and dynamic realism.

Products including the A-0, A-1, A-2, and E-2 Version 2 showcase the company’s highly individual engineering philosophy and commitment to preserving musical energy and emotional communication throughout the playback chain.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, Geoff and his experienced analogue and system setup team provide assistance with amplifier matching, cartridge integration, analogue optimisation, and complete system configuration to ensure Soulnote products perform at their full capability within each customer’s listening environment.

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