Resolution Series 222 MK III
The original FM 222 revolutionized the reproduction of vinyl records to a standard never imagined - and this in the days when a huge worldwide marketing campaign hailed CD as "perfect music forever"...
With the singular features and circuits of the FM 222 it was for the first time possible to realize what wealth of detail and information lay buried in record grooves. It truly is phenomenal what realism and incredible music reproduction can be extracted from vinyl.
The FM 222 is T H E revelation. Quickly musicians, producers, engineers, libraries and collectors in many parts of the world realized that with the FM 222 a new era was dawning: A total re-vitalization of record reproduction was finally possible. A short demonstration convinced even the most sceptical engineers and listeners. The rest is history: the FM 222 - manufactured continuously since 1992 - has become a tremendous success. More orders than ever poured in when the "MKII" version was introduced 7 years ago. Carefully perfected, it provides a performance so far ahead that no one else even tried to challenge it. Never has there been anything comparable.
Recently, new parts have become available that - together with advanced insights due to continuous research - allow further ameliorations. The refinements manifest themselves in some smaller modifications but also some more substantial improvements.
It is a pleasure indeed to announce the "MK-III" version of the FM 222. Of course, all the original features have been kept and some new ones added. Everything has been carefully optimized.
For the true balanced outputs FM ACOUSTICS new proprietary "HR" type 19200 modules are employed. These new HR modules are the result of a research-intensive multi-year development. They achieve a superb level of reproduction and reliability. Never before has such a level of accuracy been achieved.
To avoid negative influence from spurious resonance and guarantee positive stability, the FM 222-MKIII employs FM ACOUSTICS new resonance-eliminator supports. These isolate the electronics from potential resonances and vibrations.
New HR modules are also used elsewhere. The input circuit now provides an astounding 100dB(!) of rejection of Common Mode signals (signals such as interference, hum, noise etc.) making the FM 222-MKIII immune against interference. This rejection is achieved not with cheap op amps but with fine-tuned discrete Class A circuits guaranteeing ultimate resolution in the unique FM ACOUSTICS way.
Some ameliorations are not visible, but help performance; amongst them are:
- an even lower interchannel crosstalk (more than 40dB better than the best cartridge/tonearm combinations).
- For unusual cartridges, different gain settings can be programmed internally.
- a multitude of layout refinements that achieve some slight and some more noticeable improvements.
- an absolutely unmatched CMRR on input (100dB!) guarantee rejection of hum, noise, RF and interference. The result: unmatched "true" balancing with perfect signal symmetry.
- Immense improvement of LP and Shellac reproduction. Record collections gain a new life.
- The absolutely ultimate in phono linearization and preamplification.
- The world's only true balanced symmetrical phono preamplifier.
- Unique variable "non-RIAA" de-emphasis allows linearization of any recording ever made.
- Continuously variable controls allow precise restitution of any pre-emphasis curve ever used. For the first time records can be reproduced exactly as they were cut.
- Ultra-high accuracy RIAA record compensation circuitry.
- The only preamplifier providing truly accurate reproduction of vinyl LP's, EP's and Shellac records.
- Cartridge loading allows optimization of any MC or MM cartridge.
- Tremendous headroom and reserves in signal handling capability.
- Outputs optimally interface to true balanced, pseudo-balanced or unbalanced loads.
They automatically adjust connection for optimal performance. - Ultra linear balanced line drivers: No more matching problems of cables and electronics.
- Zero overall feedback or feedforward.
- Uncover rare vinyl treasures with the FM 222 MK-III's linearization controls.
- Unique filter precisely removes hum frequencies - and only those! - on LP's and Shellacs
- Entire unit uses discrete circuitry.
- Special dynamic curve-tracer analysed semiconductors.
- Proprietary enhanced Class A circuitry: no signal degrading IC’s, transformers, hybrid circuits, tubes or op-amps.
- Hand-selected, high precision, matched components of DIN, IEC & MIL standard guarantee accuracy and long-term stability.
- Performance without equal as the technology, the circuitry and the manufacturing methods are proprietary to FM ACOUSTICS.
- The ultimate for restoration work, mastering studios, libraries, precise monitoring and for demanding record collectors.
IMPORTANT!
It is mandatory to use Precision Interface Technology® interconnect cables from the tonearm/turntable to the FM 222 MK-III. The reason is that no other cable can guarantee the quality of true symmetrical balancing and - as important - the extremely high rejection of interference signals (CMRR). All other cables lower the interference rejection and thereby forfeit the huge effort that goes into achieving the singular true balanced signal preamplification of the FM 222-MKIII. Only when P.I.T. phono cables are used can this interference rejection be achieved. This is why a P.I.T. phono cable must be ordered with every FM 222-MKIII. Click here for further info on: Phono Cables
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