K&K Phono Preamp questions.


On the front of this unit there is a polarity + mute and - knob. Is the polarity + and - in regards to the xlr outputs? Also on the back panel, there is a switch near the xlr pin 1 ground label. Is this a ground lift switch? Any and all help and other pointers regarding this unit are more than welcome. Thank you.
wturkey

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palasr 

Thanks for the feedback. The Russian Tubes have been entered into the notepad for future reference. 

Looking at the photos of other K&K phono stages, it appears the design changed to a single circuit board rather than multiple boards. 

This unit has a pair of Cardas Golden ratio 4.7uf capacitors. It appears as though many units used different types as well as combinations of capacitors in this position. 


Thanks for the feedback. I'm not sure which exact unit this is. It's got the 2 cork knobs on the front. It's very similar to this unit. 

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649436923-kampk-se-phono-preamp/

Thanks again for the help.
Gotcha. Thank you for the feedback. This K&K is a difference maker. As soon as the unit was fired up, it was a wow moment. Any tube recommendations from current or past owners? No idea what tubes are in this unit. They sound quite good, to these ears anyway.