Introducing the Uphorik Universal Phono Stage

Exceptional Flexibility for Serious Vinyl Enthusiasts

The Linn Uphorik is a high-performance universal phono stage designed to unlock the full potential of virtually any turntable and cartridge combination. Combining the advanced analogue engineering developed for Linn’s renowned Urika phono stage with exceptional versatility, the Uphorik Phono Stage delivers outstanding musical performance while offering the flexibility to accommodate both current and future system upgrades.

Whether partnered with a Linn Sondek LP12 or another high-quality turntable, the Uphorik provides an exceptionally clean, detailed and dynamic analogue signal path, allowing vinyl lovers to experience greater clarity, wider soundstaging and improved musical realism from their beloved vinyl collection.

Dual Mono Analogue Design

Borrowing directly from the engineering principles behind Linn's acclaimed Urika phono stage, the Uphorik features a true dual mono architecture with fully screened differential inputs.  Each audio channel is processed independently, minimising crosstalk and preserving stereo separation throughout the signal path. This dedicated channel design contributes to improved imaging, greater focus and a more natural presentation of recorded music.

The fully screened input stage further reduces the possibility of electrical interference, ensuring delicate cartridge signals remain as clean and accurate as possible before amplification.

Compatible with MM and MC Cartridges

One of Uphorik's greatest strengths is its ability to support both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges without compromise.

Separate dedicated input stages and amplification circuits have been designed specifically for each cartridge type, allowing optimum performance regardless of which technology is used.

This cleverly engineered flexibility makes Uphorik equally suited to established analogue systems and those that may evolve over time as cartridges are upgraded.

Extensive Cartridge Optimisation

Linn Uphorik provides a comprehensive range of user-adjustable settings, allowing the phono stage to be precisely matched to virtually any cartridge.

Loading, gain and other operating parameters can be optimised to suit individual cartridge specifications, ensuring maximum performance regardless of manufacturer or cartridge design.

This adaptability makes the Uphorik an excellent long-term investment, allowing owners to upgrade cartridges in the future without needing to replace their phono stage.

Flexible System Integration

Designed to integrate seamlessly into a wide variety of high-end audio systems, the Uphorik offers exceptional connection flexibility.  Inputs are available via both RCA and XLR connectors, while outputs can be configured as either balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA connections. This allows the phono stage to be easily matched with a broad range of turntables, preamplifiers and integrated amplifiers.

Whether you're building a fully balanced reference system or a traditional analogue setup, Uphorik provides the connectivity required to achieve optimum performance.

Key Features

• High-performance universal analogue phono stage
• Compatible with both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges
• True dual mono circuit architecture
• Fully screened differential input stage
• Dedicated circuitry for MM and MC cartridges
• Extensive cartridge loading and gain adjustment
• Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs
• RCA and XLR input options
• Designed for outstanding clarity, detail and channel separation
• Suitable for Linn Sondek LP12 and other high-quality turntables

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Universal analogue phono preamplifier

Cartridge Compatibility
Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC)

Circuit Design
True dual mono topology

Input Stage
Fully screened differential input

Dedicated Circuitry
Separate analogue circuits for MM and MC cartridges

Cartridge Adjustment
User-adjustable loading and gain settings

Inputs
RCA
XLR

Outputs
Balanced XLR
Unbalanced RCA

System Compatibility
Compatible with Linn Sondek LP12 and most high-quality analogue turntables

Design Focus

• Low noise
• Excellent channel separation
• Wide cartridge compatibility
• Future upgrade flexibility

Why We like to Recommend the Linn Uphorik

The Linn Uphorik is an outstanding choice for vinyl enthusiasts who want reference-level analogue performance without limiting future upgrade options. Combining the sophisticated dual mono design and low-noise input stage developed for Linn’s flagship phono technologies with support for both MM and MC cartridges, it offers remarkable flexibility alongside exceptional musical performance.

Its extensive adjustment options ensure it can be perfectly matched to virtually any cartridge, while balanced and unbalanced connectivity makes integration into almost any high-end audio system straightforward.

For anyone seeking a premium standalone phono stage that delivers exceptional detail, transparency and long-term versatility, the Linn Uphorik is a superb investment that will continue to perform as the rest of the system evolves.