Accuphase AD-60 Phono Input Board

Accuphase AD-60 Phono Input Board for MM & MC Cartridges

The Accuphase AD-60 Phono Input Board is one of those upgrades that reminds you why vinyl still matters. Slot it into a compatible Accuphase preamplifier or integrated amp and you’ve suddenly got a seriously capable MC/MM phono stage built right into the heart of the amplifier. Accuphase’s latest circuit topology and meticulously chosen components pay off in the way they always do: vanishingly low noise, spot-on RIAA equalisation, and a sound that feels composed, fluid and utterly unforced. It’s less about fireworks and more about letting records breathe and flow naturally.

Flexibility is a big part of the AD-60’s appeal. Moving-coil users can select input impedance from 30, 100, 200 or 300 Ohms, with gain set at a healthy 66dB, while moving-magnet cartridges run at 40dB with the classic 47k Ohm load. In amplifiers that support it, all of this can be adjusted straight from the front panel, including MC/MM switching and the built-in subsonic filter, which neatly tames woofer flap from less-than-perfect pressings. It’s the kind of thoughtful usability that makes living with vinyl easier without diluting the purist appeal.

Under the hood, the AD-60 is very much modern Accuphase. MC duties are handled by a four-paralleled bipolar transistor differential input stage, while MM uses a paralleled junction FET design, each optimised for low noise right from the first gain stage. Actual noise figures are impressively low, power consumption is down significantly compared to the previous model, and compatibility spans a wide range of Accuphase amplifiers. The end result is a phono board that doesn’t shout for attention, but rewards serious listening with a calm, confident and deeply musical presentation that feels right at home in a high-end analogue system.

Why Choose The Accuphase AD-60

The Accuphase AD-60 Phono Input Board is one of those addictive upgrades that makes you want to pull records off the shelf just to hear what they can really do. Slot it into a compatible Accuphase preamp or integrated and you’re rewarded with a seriously sorted MC/MM phono stage that feels like it belongs there from day one - ultra-low noise, spot-on RIAA and a sound that’s calm, fluid and effortlessly musical. It doesn’t chase cheap thrills; instead it lets vinyl breathe, with a natural flow that keeps you listening deep into the side. Thoughtful touches like selectable MC loading, proper gain for both cartridge types, front-panel control on supported amps and a genuinely useful subsonic filter make living with vinyl easier without breaking the spell. Under the hood it’s pure modern Accuphase - clever, low-noise circuitry, lower power draw and meticulous execution—delivering a phono board that quietly proves why analogue still hits differently.