Accuphase · C Series
$13,975
Accuphase · C Series
The C-57 is Accuphase's fully balanced phono amplifier: a dedicated balanced moving-coil input, three further phono inputs, ANCC noise cancelling in the head amplifier and a monaural layout for each channel.
Price is for one unit.
Authorized Accuphase dealer · Delivery and installation by Pearl Audio · Trade-ins welcome
The story
The C-57 succeeds the C-47 and is the first Accuphase phono stage to use ANCC in the moving-coil head amplifier: a low-noise secondary amplifier measures and cancels the residual noise and distortion of the main gain stage, where it matters most. The signal path is balanced from input to output, with a high-gain MC/MM head amplifier followed by a precision equalizer amplifier, and each channel is built as a separate monaural circuit on a symmetrical glass-cloth fluorocarbon board. Four 15,000 µF capacitors per channel and a dedicated low-noise supply for the ANCC circuit feed it.
One balanced MC input and three standard phono inputs let you run several arms or turntables. MC loading is selectable at 10, 30, 60, 100, 200 and 300 ohms and 1 kΩ, MM at 1 k, 47 k and 100 kΩ, gain is switchable between normal and high, and there is a 10 Hz subsonic filter and a polarity selector on the balanced output. With RIAA accuracy of ±0.3 dB and 98 dB signal-to-noise at 64 dB of MC gain, it is one of the quietest phono stages we have heard, and the right partner for a C-2300 or C-3900S.
Accuphase builds every component in a single finish, so there is nothing to choose. The champagne-gold front panel has been the house signature since 1972; this model adds natural wood-grain side panels. The top plate is hairline-finished aluminum.
| Type | Stereo phono equalizer amplifier, fully balanced, MM/MC |
| Gain (1 kHz) | MC 64 dB (normal) / 70 dB (high); MM 34 dB / 40 dB |
| Input impedance | MC 10 / 30 / 60 / 100 / 200 / 300 Ω, 1 kΩ; MM 1 kΩ / 47 kΩ / 100 kΩ |
| RIAA deviation | ±0.3 dB, 10 Hz–20 kHz (MM and MC) |
| Total harmonic distortion | 0.005% (1 kHz, rated output) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | MC 98 dB (64 dB gain), MM 108 dB (34 dB gain); A-weighted, input shorted |
| Inputs | 1 balanced MC (XLR), 3 phono (RCA) |
| Outputs | Balanced (XLR) and line (RCA); 2 V rated, 8 V maximum, 50 Ω |
| Subsonic filter | 10 Hz, −12 dB/octave, switchable |
| Crosstalk | −90 dB (10 kHz) |
| Power consumption | 22 W |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 18.3 × 4.5 × 16.0 in (465 × 114 × 407 mm) |
| Weight | 33 lb (14.8 kg) |
| Sold as | Single unit |
Accuphase's only stand-alone phono stage. The alternative is the AD-60 phono board, which fits the option slot of any current Accuphase integrated or the C-2300.
Choose the C-57 when you run a top-class moving-coil cartridge, more than one arm, or want balanced output into a C-2300 or C-3900S.
Plan your Accuphase system with Pearl Audio
Pearl Audio is an authorized Accuphase dealer in Portland, Oregon. We can help with system matching, delivery and setup, and arrange a listening appointment. Call (503) 222-2599 or email sales@pearlaudio.com.
The Pearl Audio experience
A system at this level should be heard, thoughtfully matched, and properly set up. From the first audition to long-term ownership, you work with the same people, in person.
Hear the C-57 Phono Amplifier by appointment in one of our two purpose-designed demonstration rooms, with your own music and time to compare without pressure.
We deliver and install throughout the Portland area, taking care of placement, connections, ventilation and system configuration ourselves.
We support everything we sell for as long as you own it, whether the answer comes by phone, in your home, or through factory service.
Trade-in assistance and qualifying 100% Trade-Up options give you flexibility when your listening priorities or your system change.
