Limetree PHONO II
- Versatile phono preamplifier with separate inputs for MM and MC cartridges
- Excellent measurement results with extremely low noise and distortion
- Easy installation & adjustable impedance for MC (50 – 400 ohms)
- High-grade, tight-tolerance SMD components and interference-free power supply
- Exceptionally open, detailed, and natural sound quality
Product information "Limetree PHONO II"
WHY A LIMETREE PHONO II?
The Limetree PHONO II is our statement to all vinyl lovers: a high-quality preamplifier for your cartridge system – and for good reason, it has received numerous awards worldwide!
We revived a circuit concept from the golden age of tube amplifiers and reinterpreted it using the latest technologies and components. Get ready for an exceptional and award-winning listening experience!
VERSATILE & SOPHISTICATED
The Limetree PHONO II features two separate input stages, perfectly tailored to the respective cartridge type. This ensures maximum sound quality for both MM and MC systems.
Installation is as simple as it gets: plug in and enjoy. Only for MC there is a variable impedance setting between 50 and 400 ohms. The technical specs are exceptional across the board, with noise and distortion levels nearing the limits of measurability.
In short: the sound quality and technology of this amplifier are in a league of their own. Rediscover your vinyl collection!
OUTSTANDING TECHNOLOGY
The Limetree PHONO II is based on a circuit principle from the age of tube amplifiers – completely reinterpreted with cutting-edge technologies and modern components.
The two-stage circuit with a passive RIAA equalization network uses some of the best J-FET amplifiers available, along with premium resistors and capacitors from Japan. For MC operation, one of the best integrated amplifier chips is used, combining excellent measurements with outstanding sound.
General
Test conditions: 22 °C, 230 V mains voltage, Audio Precision AP2722
Power consumption: 0.1 W standby, 0.8 W MM, 0.6 W MC
Dimensions: 107 x 40 x 130 mm (W x H x D)
Weight: 295 g
Gain MM: 40 dB
Gain MC: 66 dB
Equalization: RIAA curve, total deviation +0 dB, -0.5 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Distortion: < 0.001 % (at 0.5 V output)
Signal-to-noise ratio MM: > 82 dB (A-weighted, 600 ohm load, referenced to 1 V output)
Signal-to-noise ratio MC: > 72 dB (A-weighted, 10 ohm load, referenced to 1 V output)
WHAT HI-FI? (UK) / October 2025
"... if that moving coil ability is essential, then right now we can’t think of an alternative we’ve tested that sounds better than the Limetree Phono II."
Jazzthetik (Germany) / October 2021
"Not a single detail goes unnoticed, the music is delivered cleanly with convincing spatiality. Truly impressive."
Enjoy the Music (US) / June 2021
"The Lindemann Limetree Phono II lives up to its Limetree heritage."
Fairaudio (Germany) / January 2021
"If you enjoy clean and detailed music reproduction, the Limetree Phono II is almost unbeatable in its class."
Stereoplay (Germany) / January 2019
"Anything but small, a strong recommendation and a real highlight!"
HI-FI CHOICE (UK) / September 2018
"Built to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary, [...] this compact phono stage is a gift in every sense."
LP (Germany) / October 2018
"From the very first moment you can tell that the Lindemann Limetree is simply a very, very good phono preamp..."
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What Hi-Fi (UK) / October 2018
"The Limetree Phono is an enjoyable and insightful performer that sets high standards for the price."
StereoNet (UK) / November 2018
"There would be no reason to be embarrassed by having a Limetree as your phono stage even if you owned a £10,000 turntable."
AVTech Media (UK) / November 2018
"[The Limetree PHONO] is an impressively flexible yet compact phono stage at a bargain price."
Hifi Stars (Germany) / December 2018
"The Limetree phono preamp [...] sets new standards for MM in my opinion!"



