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Rega - Fono Mini A2D MM Phono Preamp & USB A/D Converter

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Brand REGA
Item Weight 3.52 ounces
Style Modern
Compatible Devices Monitor, Personal Computer
Motor Type DC Motor
Signal Format Digital
Power Source Corded Electric

About this item

  • MM Phono Preamp with a USB output, connects directly to your computer
  • Converts analog signals to USB
  • Makes it a snap to convert your records into high-resolution digital audio
  • User-friendly front and back panels
  • Compact size

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 7 x 2.5 inches; 3.52 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ bfe51ad8-df7e-42bc-8956-b749d431a5c9
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ REGA
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006GE9XQQ
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ United Kingdom
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 187 ratings

Product Description

Rega Fono Mini

Rega Fono Mini A2D MK2

The Fono Mini A2D is a compact high quality moving magnet disc stage with a circuit based on our multi-award winning Fono MM. Also includes a USB interface that allows you to transfer your beloved vinyl to digital audio files.

Key Features

  • Compatible with all moving magnet cartridges
  • USB output
  • A2D functionality
  • Compact custom case design
  • Adjustable gain level to optimise performance

Rega Fono Mini

Rega Fono Mini

Rega Fono Mini

Analogue to Digital

The Fono Mini A2D is a high-quality phono pre-amplifier for use with any moving magnet cartridge. The addition of a USB interface allows you to easily transfer vinyl to your PC if required. The restyled Fono Mini A2D amplifier offers improved usability, exceptional performance and incredible value for money while promising to be a valuable addition to any hi-fi set up.

Transfer vinyl to your PC

To transfer vinyl to your PC, you will need to install a digital audio editor. Such software is widely available as a free download, from the internet. This is a simple interface that allows monitoring of volume and balance whilst transferring your audio to your PC hard drive.

Audio editing software includes a level meter

Audio editing software includes a level meter which indicates the output level achieved when playing a piece of vinyl. You should adjust the output as necessary via the ‘Level’ control located on the front panel. Always take special note of record levels to ensure optimum recording quality.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Input Sensitivity 5 mV for 500 mV Output
Input Loading 47 k +100 pF
Maximum input level 70 mV @ 1 kHz
Output Impedance 100 Ω
Signal to noise ratio 78 dBA ref 5 mV
Power requirements 24 V AC 85 mA
Dimensions (W × H × D) 102 × 30 × 125 mm
Sample rate 16bit 44.1kHz (48kHz max) when transferring files via USB.

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0.22 pounds
320 grams
1.2 kilograms
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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
187 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, ease of use, and value of the turntable. For example, they mention that the music came out much more alive, the soundstage opened up, and that it's a really decent phono pre-amp. That said, they're happy with the performance for the price.

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18 customers mention15 positive3 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the turntable. They say that it has excellent sound, the music came out much more alive, and the soundstage opened up. They also appreciate the decent phono pre-amp and that it helps clean up some of the noise in older, well worn turntables.

"...set of RCA cables from the turntable to the Rega, the sound was clear and beautiful. What a relief...." Read more

"...The soundstage opened up, instruments came forward and sounded livelier! The whole recording came to life!..." Read more

"...It’s easy to use and helped clean up some of the noise in some of my older, more well worn LPs.My only wish is for a power switch...." Read more

"...It has quite a bit of gain, and music sounded sharp leaning a tad to the bright side...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the turntable. They mention that it has great sound, the build quality is excellent, and the box itself is a solid piece of utilitarian metal. The preamp is solid and works perfectly. Customers also appreciate the presence and colorful warmth it adds to their music.

"...The box itself is a solid piece of utilitarian metal (absolutely nothing to look at - but who cares?)..." Read more

"This is a solid phono preamp. Without even adding a ground wire, I could set it up on my computer in minutes...." Read more

"Super nice. Easy to use and set up. No frills exterior...." Read more

"...(so a pretty basic set up) and I love the presence, and colorful warmth this adds...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the turntable easy to use and set up. They also say it helps clean up some of the noise in some of their records.

"...I used Audacity’s free software to make the digital copies. It’s easy to use and helped clean up some of the noise in some of my older, more well..." Read more

"Super nice. Easy to use and set up. No frills exterior...." Read more

"Excellent sound quality. Very simple to set up. Paired very well with Rega RS5 speakers...." Read more

"Purchased so wife could convert vinyl to mp3s, Easy to set up with minimal configuration and gives excellent output for creating mp3s." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the turntable. They say it's worth the extra cost to get superior sound quality. Customers are also pleased with the performance for the price.

"...And I'm very pleased with the performance for the price so far...." Read more

"...more expensive than other solid state entry level models, but worth the extra cost to get superior sound quality...." Read more

"...Not only is it affordable but it performs more than it's price. User friendly too!!!" Read more

"Great Budget Preamp..." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the sound quality of the turntable. They mention that it sounds flat and muddy. Some customers also say that the mids and lows are overemphasized.

"...my Sony amp the sound I was getting out of my computer using Audacity was very muddled...." Read more

"...highs available on both existing systems with only over emphasized mids and lows. No sonic balance whatsoever...." Read more

"...Not always a bad thing, but here it's just too blah and flat in a muddy way for mids and highs. Never tried the digital recording part of it...." Read more

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5 Stars
Great sound, quality
I bought this for my U-Turn Orbit Plus turntable, connecting to a Marantz SR5015 receiver. The Marantz has a built-in phono stage but I was curious about what an external dedicated phono pre-amp could do for the sound.When I hooked it up, at first I was getting a really bad electrical buzz and thought I had a defective unit. I tried different inputs and cable combinations, and realized it was a pair of bad 1ft Audioquest cables running from the TT to the Rega. Great company, but the cables are probably about 25 years old (have been in storage for 15 years or more). So I guess cables do go bad (had some bad 15yo copper speaker wire recently as well).When I hooked up a functioning set of RCA cables from the turntable to the Rega, the sound was clear and beautiful. What a relief.I did not do extensive A/B testing the first night, as it was a little complicated to moved cables and inputs around. But first impressions with a few tracks including "Don't Panic" (first track on a Coldplay's "Parachutes" album) gave me the impression of slightly brighter and more active/spacious/ethereal mids and treble, possibly slightly tighter bass as well.I tried A/B with the opening track on Sufjan Stevens' Illinoise but there's a little too much going on to have noticed easy differences right away.I may do a little more A/B testing, but I was looking for at least "same or slight improvement" over quality of the Marantz built-in phono to justify the purchase. And I'm very pleased with the performance for the price so far.I do notice a very slight electrical buzz coming through the speakers with the Marantz turned up high and a record not playing, but have to be within maybe a foot of the speaker to detect it. Not sure if this is lack of grounding wire on my TT or what, but it's not noticeable during playback.Equipment used:U-Turn Orbit Plus turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, acrylic platterMarantz SR5015 AVRAscend Acoustics 340-SE speakers (circa 2009)10' RCA cables to receiver (new from Amazon)6' RCA video cables TT > Phono (older Phillips cables)Listening to: Coldplay Parachutes, Sufjan Stevens Illinoise, King Krule, SZA, Wilco, Nina Simone, Tame Impala, Tash Sultana, etc.
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I bought this for my U-Turn Orbit Plus turntable, connecting to a Marantz SR5015 receiver. The Marantz has a built-in phono stage but I was curious about what an external dedicated phono pre-amp could do for the sound.

When I hooked it up, at first I was getting a really bad electrical buzz and thought I had a defective unit. I tried different inputs and cable combinations, and realized it was a pair of bad 1ft Audioquest cables running from the TT to the Rega. Great company, but the cables are probably about 25 years old (have been in storage for 15 years or more). So I guess cables do go bad (had some bad 15yo copper speaker wire recently as well).

When I hooked up a functioning set of RCA cables from the turntable to the Rega, the sound was clear and beautiful. What a relief.

I did not do extensive A/B testing the first night, as it was a little complicated to moved cables and inputs around. But first impressions with a few tracks including "Don't Panic" (first track on a Coldplay's "Parachutes" album) gave me the impression of slightly brighter and more active/spacious/ethereal mids and treble, possibly slightly tighter bass as well.

I tried A/B with the opening track on Sufjan Stevens' Illinoise but there's a little too much going on to have noticed easy differences right away.

I may do a little more A/B testing, but I was looking for at least "same or slight improvement" over quality of the Marantz built-in phono to justify the purchase. And I'm very pleased with the performance for the price so far.

I do notice a very slight electrical buzz coming through the speakers with the Marantz turned up high and a record not playing, but have to be within maybe a foot of the speaker to detect it. Not sure if this is lack of grounding wire on my TT or what, but it's not noticeable during playback.

Equipment used:
U-Turn Orbit Plus turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, acrylic platter
Marantz SR5015 AVR
Ascend Acoustics 340-SE speakers (circa 2009)
10' RCA cables to receiver (new from Amazon)
6' RCA video cables TT > Phono (older Phillips cables)

Listening to: Coldplay Parachutes, Sufjan Stevens Illinoise, King Krule, SZA, Wilco, Nina Simone, Tame Impala, Tash Sultana, etc.
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David Koehler
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little phono preamp
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2024
Phil Allman
5.0 out of 5 stars Son superbe
Reviewed in France on February 1, 2024
Maria
5.0 out of 5 stars Rega Top
Reviewed in Italy on December 23, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rega Top
Reviewed in Italy on December 23, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for recording from vinyl
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5.0 out of 5 stars Einfach schlechte Bilder
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