TRIGON VANGUARD III

Phono stage for MM and MC systems.

The TRIGON Vanguard III Phono stage is the latest model developed by the design team, featuring numerous improvements over the II model. This new version not only offers a higher-end look and finish but also includes a touch-panel interface.

Designed for MM and MC systems, the Vanguard III features external dip-switches that allow perfect adjustment of gain, impedance, and capacitance, adapting to a wide range of cartridges. Thanks to its external power supply, the Vanguard III can be installed near the turntable, maintaining a short and direct signal path while minimizing interference.

To fully exploit its superior sound quality with almost any playback system, the Vanguard III retains the broad range of adjustment options that previous models were known for: 16 gain levels, 3 selectable capacitances, and 25 resistance matching values, providing complete customization.

The black glass panel serves as a touchscreen to select the operating modes of the Vanguard III. The solid steel casing, without visible screws and with an elegant side finish, not only contributes to the minimalist design but also enhances mechanical stability and minimizes external influences. The new gold-plated RCA connectors further improve the conditions for the transport of phono signals, ensuring impeccable transmission quality.

Technical specifications:

• Gain: 42 – 66 dB, adjustable in 16 levels
• Input resistance: 25 Ohm to 1800 Ohm, adjustable in 31 levels (see table); without additional resistors, 47 kOhm
• Capacitance: Base capacitance = 60 – 100 pF; selectable capacitance = 47 pF, 100 pF, 147 pF
• Input: 1x Cinch
• Output: 1x Cinch
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.2 dB, RIAA equalized
• Total harmonic distortion (THD + N): 0.06%
• Channel separation: < -96.2 dBA
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 133 mm x 55 mm x 191 mm
• Weight: 2 kg