Lehmann Audio Black Cube Statement Phono Stage

The Lehmann Audio Black Cube Statement phono stage is compatible with practically all available cartridges on the market from High Output MM to low output MC cartridges. Apart from the standard switch settings there is one onboard slot that can be fitted with a custom impedance to supply perfect termination even for the most exotic cartridges. Customisation possibilities are practically infinite. No more need for expensive impedance plugs!

Many things that made the Black Cube phono stages famous throughout the world are now offered by the Black Cube Statement in a new, attractive package at an even more affordable price. This is true for the parts quality as well as for the highly rated audio performance. The original Lehmann Audio Black Cube phono pre amplifier redefined the phono stage market when introduced in 1995 and saw many imitations. Since then Black Cube phono stages have always reached cult status. Numerous awards and countless positive reviews on all five continents clearly underline the success.

The entirely passive RIAA equalization network of the Black Cube Statement is realized with high precision foil capacitors. Bass coupling between the two linear gain stages is even realized with an MKP type. All resistors are of the low noise metal film variety. The switches for gain and load settings have gold plated contacts.

Because of the small outer dimensions the Lehmann Audio Black Cube Statement can be placed next to the turntable. This minimizes loss due to cable lengths. The external AC power supply keeps magnetic interference away from the audio section

Lehmann Audio has always been paying special attention to details: the case of the audio section is made of non-magnetic materials and is even equipped with a top cover equipped with a special antiresonance treatment.

Specification

Input Stage – Dual OP (Burr Brown 2228)
Gain settings – 31 dB,41 dB, 51 dB, 61 dB
Max. gain – 61 dB
Internal impedances (selectable) – 47 k, 1 k, 100 R
Onboard slot for custom impedance – Yes
Internal input capacitance and cap type – 100 p FKP
Soft Bass Roll off filter – Yes Jumper
High Gain – Yes Jumper
RIAA filter caps – MKS
Bass coupling after RIAA – MKP
Second gain stage – Dual OP amp, Burr Brown OPA 2134
Output capacitor – MKS2
DC-Output jumper – Yes
Power supply features on audio board – RC-filters