{"product_id":"akutrak-mm","title":"Akutrak 1 MM Phono Stage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Akutrak Moving Magnet phono stage goes further than simply amplifying your signal — it actively corrects the non-flat frequency response inherent in all MM cartridges. To date, by design, all amplifiers are intentionally flat response devices. They take the input and amplify it unchanged. This includes 100% of phono stages. And that's where they get it wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy? Cartridges are tiny, electro-mechanical devices and although the signal in the groove is laid down to precise rules, you only have to look at all the response curves to see just how difficult a job it is to get a truly flat response that would be true to the original sound. When you use a linear amplifier on a non-flat signal, you'll just get the same non-flat response out, only bigger. That is NOT what you want. Against the master tape, the sound the recording engineer is hearing, this can be heard easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunk's Akutrak phono stage is unique. With good reason, it doesn't simply \"amplify\". Using control on the front, it actively corrects the non-flat frequency response characteristics, not just for different cartridges, but also the cable characteristics! For the first time ever, Akutrak provides a level playing field and reveals what your records truly sound like. Akutrak then forms part of Funk's Isolation Bubble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the way cartridges operate, Akutrak technology works only on any moving magnet cartridges, including moving iron and induced magnet designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrects the non-flat frequency response of MM cartridges — not just amplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives you a true level playing field: hear what is actually in the groove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReviewed in Hi-Fi+: \"An exciting glimpse into what turntable replay can sound like\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7-year warranty included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Funk Firm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58220914934085,"sku":"AKUTRAK_MM","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/5314\/7717\/files\/Akutrak-Lightning3.png?v=1780994066","url":"https:\/\/thefunkfirm.co.uk\/products\/akutrak-mm","provider":"The FunkFirm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}