Linn Uphorik Phono Stage | MM & MC Pre-Amplifier | Martins Hi-Fi

Ultimate flexibility. Uncompromising performance.

Uphorik adapts to your turntable system today and evolves with it tomorrow. Featuring dedicated circuits for both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, this exceptional phono stage offers comprehensive adjustability whilst maintaining the dual mono topology and differential input architecture found in Linn's reference Urika. Future-proof versatility meets uncompromising sonic performance.

Features & Benefits

Dedicated MM and MC Circuits

Uphorik provides separate, optimised input stages for moving magnet and moving coil cartridges—not a compromise switch between modes. Each circuit is purpose-designed for its cartridge type, delivering the precise gain structure and impedance characteristics required. Whether you're running MM or MC, you're getting dedicated, reference-grade amplification tailored to your pickup.

Comprehensive Cartridge Adjustability

Configurable load and gain switches allow precise optimisation for virtually any cartridge on the market. Fine-tune impedance loading and gain settings to extract maximum performance from your current pickup, then easily reconfigure when you upgrade. This exceptional flexibility eliminates the "one size fits all" compromises found in less sophisticated phono stages.

Dual Mono Topology

Following the same architecture as the acclaimed Urika, Uphorik employs completely independent left and right channel circuitry with internal shielding between channels. This true dual mono design eliminates crosstalk, delivering wider stereo separation, more precise imaging, and a more natural, three-dimensional soundstage that reveals the spatial information encoded in your vinyl.

Fully Screened Differential Input

The differential input stage actively rejects noise and interference before amplification, maintaining signal purity from the delicate cartridge output. Combined with comprehensive internal screening, this sophisticated input architecture ensures your music emerges from a black, silent background with exceptional clarity and detail.

Balanced and Unbalanced Connectivity

Choose RCA or XLR connections for both inputs and outputs, ensuring optimal integration with any system configuration. Balanced XLR connections offer superior noise rejection over longer cable runs, whilst unbalanced RCA provides compatibility with traditional hi-fi components. Uphorik adapts to your system requirements without compromise.

Dynamik Switch Mode Power Supply

Linn's sophisticated Dynamik SMPS delivers clean, stable power with exceptional noise rejection. Switch mode topology provides superior regulation compared to traditional linear supplies whilst generating minimal electromagnetic interference. Your phono stage receives the pristine power required for reference-grade performance.

Future-Proof Investment

As your turntable system evolves—whether upgrading cartridges, changing tonearms, or improving interconnects—Uphorik adapts seamlessly. The comprehensive adjustability and dual-format capability ensure this phono stage remains relevant and optimised regardless of how your vinyl playback develops. It's an investment that grows with your system.

Technical Specifications

Phono Stage Type

• External phono preamplifier
• Dedicated moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) circuits
• Dual mono channel architecture
• Fully screened differential input stage

Cartridge Compatibility

• Separate MM and MC inputs with dedicated circuits
• Configurable gain settings for both MM and MC
• Adjustable impedance loading
• Optimised for any cartridge combination

Connectivity

• Inputs: RCA or XLR (moving magnet and moving coil)
• Outputs: Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA
• Full balanced or unbalanced operation
• Professional-grade connection options

Performance Features

• Internal channel shielding for crosstalk elimination
• True dual mono topology
• Low-noise, high-gain circuitry
• Exceptional signal-to-noise ratio

Power Supply

• Linn Dynamik Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) included
• Clean, stable power delivery
• Superior regulation and noise rejection
• Low electromagnetic interference generation

Physical Specifications

• External desktop/rack-mountable unit
• Premium build quality and finish
• Compact footprint for system integration

Configuration

• Front-panel cartridge type selector
• Adjustable gain switches
• Configurable load impedance switches
• Easy optimisation for cartridge changes

Why Buy from Martins Hi-Fi

As an authorised Linn dealer, we provide expert consultation on phono stage selection and cartridge matching to optimise your turntable system. Our experienced team will configure Uphorik's gain and loading settings specifically for your cartridge, ensuring reference-grade performance from day one. Visit our Norwich demonstration facilities to hear Uphorik's exceptional clarity with various turntable combinations. Enjoy professional setup advice, lifetime support, genuine Linn products, and comprehensive UK warranty coverage.

Call: 01603 627010 | Email: info@martinshifi.co.uk