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Unison Research Simply Phono Phonostage
Unison Research Simply Phono Phonostage

Unison Research

Country of origin: Italy

Unison Research Simply Phono Phonostage
SKU: UR-SIMPLY-PHONO-WITH-PSU
$3,100.00

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Tube-based phono stage delivers warm, musically engaging amplification with a minimalist, single-ended design. Its low-noise circuitry and careful component selection preserve the nuances of moving-magnet cartridges with rich tonal texture. Housed in a handcrafted chassis with intuitive controls, it blends vintage-inspired sonics with reliable, user-friendly performance.

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Simply Phono

While phono preamps with valves are becoming increasingly common, not all of them offer stunning performance within their respective price classes. The Unison Research Simply Phono is simply that—an outstanding tubed phono stage that offers incredible performance for the price. The Simply Phono is also the most logical choice to match with Unison Research amplifiers, although it works perfectly in any quality hi-fi system.

As the vinyl hi-fi market continues to grow from strength-to-strength, Unison Research have decided to bring their expert valve knowledge to one of the often over-looked aspects of vinyl playback; phono pre-amplification. Phono stages are essential for taking the low output from a turntable and amplifying it to Line level, so modern amplifiers can deliver an optimised sound signal to your speakers. Sharing its name and appearance with an older model from the Unison Research range, the new Simply Phono boasts enhanced circuitry and an improved layout to deliver first-class audio.

The Simply Phono is an all-tube phono pre-amplifier. It employs four ECC83 (12AX7) double triodes, arranged so the first two tubes act in parallel as a maximum gain stage, implementing a particular configuration called “ionic bias”, in order to improve performance. The RIAA equalization network is a completely passive solution, and premium components have been selected throughout to deliver truly high-end characteristics. 

The Simply Phono can accomodate both Moving Magnet (MM) and mid-to-high output Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, and features switchable impedance settings for optimum load matching. Due to its high-end specifications, the Simply Phono is a great addition to systems built around Unison Research's valve amplifiers as well as other non-Unison Research designs.

In the UK the Simply Phono is supplied with the upgraded external power supply for improved performance. 

Key Features:

  • Pure Class A valve phono stage
  • Four ECC83 tubes used
  • MM and mid-high output MC cartridge compatible
  • Switchable impedance settings
  • Improved external power supply included as standard
  • Excellent complement to the valve amplifier range
Tech Specs
Type: Pure Class A Valve Phono Stage
RIAA: Passive ±0.2dB (20Hz / 20kHz)
Output Impedance: 800Ω
Outputs: 1 x Line (RCA pair)
Gain: 52dB
THD: 0.4% @ 1V output
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -72dB
Inputs: 1 x RCA Pair (MM or MC)
Input Impedance:

 		 Switchable - 
47kΩ / 100Ω / 50Ω / 22Ω
100pF capacitance
Feedback Factor: 0dB
Valves: 4 x ECC83 (12AX7)
Power Supply: External
Dimensions (W x D x H): 140 x 290 x 105mm
Net Weight: 3kg (incl. PSU)
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Why Choose Unison Research

Unison Research is one of Italy’s most respected amplifier manufacturers, renowned for combining handcrafted Italian construction, elegant industrial design, and deeply musical amplifier performance. Designed and manufactured entirely in Italy, Unison Research products blend traditional analogue amplifier philosophy with modern usability and refinement, creating systems that feel both emotionally engaging and beautifully engineered.

What makes Unison Research particularly distinctive is the company’s ability to combine valve warmth and musicality with real-world usability and speaker compatibility. Across both the valve and hybrid ranges, the amplifiers are designed to deliver tonal richness, dimensionality, and natural musical flow while still maintaining strong dynamics, control, and everyday practicality.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, Unison Research products stand apart for their ability to create systems that feel inviting, tactile, and genuinely enjoyable to live with over long periods of ownership.

Signature Design and Sound

Manufactured in Italy, Unison Research amplifiers are engineered around carefully refined analogue circuits, substantial linear power supplies, premium transformer implementation, and beautifully executed cabinetry combining timber, alloy, and polished metal finishes.

The current Unico range has become particularly successful through its hybrid amplifier architecture, combining valve input stages with solid-state output sections to deliver much of the warmth, spaciousness, and tonal texture associated with valve amplification together with the current delivery and loudspeaker control of solid-state designs. Products such as the Unico Due provide substantial power and versatility while maintaining a highly natural and engaging musical presentation.

For listeners seeking a more traditional valve amplifier experience, models such as the S6 continue Unison Research’s focus on tonal beauty, dimensional realism, and effortless musical flow. The S6 in particular combines strong dynamic capability with remarkably organic vocal presentation and expansive sound staging, making it especially captivating with acoustic recordings, vocals, jazz, and analogue playback systems.

The introduction of the newer black finish models has also given the range a more contemporary visual presentation while preserving the distinctive Italian styling and handcrafted character that defines the brand.

Sonically, Unison Research amplifiers are known for their warmth, openness, and emotionally engaging presentation. Instruments and vocals carry convincing body and harmonic richness, while the soundstage feels spacious and immersive without becoming overly soft or romanticised.

Unison Research Product Range

The Unison Research range available through HeyNow Hi-Fi includes hybrid integrated amplifiers, valve amplifiers, DACs, CD players, and analogue-focused electronics designed for listeners seeking a more organic and musically immersive Hi-Fi experience.

Products including the Unico Due and S6 showcase the company’s ability to combine handcrafted Italian construction, premium analogue engineering, and highly engaging musical performance across both hybrid and traditional valve amplifier platforms.

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

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