The reference phono stage that lets vinyl speak for itself
The Lejonklou Entity MC is a moving-coil phono stage created for listeners who want to hear exactly what is in the groove — nothing added, nothing softened.
At Authentic High End, the Entity MC holds a special place. It is Steve’s preferred phono stage when pairing a high-quality MC cartridge with the Linn Sondek LP12. Not because it sounds spectacular, but because it consistently makes records feel right: stable, expressive and emotionally intact.
Why Entity MC
Entity MC was designed by Fredrik Lejonklou with a clear objective:
to amplify the tiniest signals in analogue replay without imposing a character of its own.
Moving-coil cartridges generate extremely small signals. Any noise, instability or tonal emphasis introduced at this stage permanently alters the music. Entity MC 1.2 addresses this by combining extreme low-noise design with a listening-led approach to gain, loading and circuit behaviour.
The result is a phono stage that does not sound “quiet” or “detailed” as a trick — it simply allows the musical structure to remain intact.
Design Philosophy: Listening Before Theory
Like all Lejonklou products, Entity MC was developed through extended listening and comparison, not by chasing measurements alone.
Component selection, circuit topology and power regulation were refined until changes no longer improved musical timing, phrasing or flow. Anything that didn’t clearly contribute to musical coherence was removed.
This is why Entity MC 1.2 feels calm and assured rather than analytical or impressive. It serves the record, not the listener’s expectations.
The LP12 Connection
The Linn Sondek LP12 is unforgiving of phono stages.
When timing is right, it sings. When it is not, it exposes every weakness upstream.
With Entity MC, the LP12 locks in effortlessly. Rhythm feels natural, bass lines are perfectly proportioned, and musical phrases unfold without hesitation. This is the combination Steve consistently returns to — not because it is the most adjustable or configurable, but because it makes vinyl listening addictive rather than evaluative.
Listening Experience
Entity MC does not draw attention to detail.
Instead, it restores order.
Music gains structure and intent. Quiet passages remain expressive, while dynamic swings arrive without stress. Instruments occupy their place naturally, and performers feel connected rather than isolated.
Long listening sessions become effortless. Records finish. Another side goes on.
That is the real test of a phono stage.
Operation & Compatibility
True to Lejonklou’s minimalist approach, Entity MC avoids unnecessary complexity:
Dedicated MC phono stage
Optimised gain and loading for musical accuracy
Analogue RCA inputs and outputs
Designed to work seamlessly with high-quality turntables and preamplifiers
There are no gimmicks and no distractions — just a carefully judged analogue amplification stage.
Why We Selected Entity MC at Authentic High End
Phono stages define the character of vinyl playback more than almost any other component.
Entity MC earned its place because it consistently reveals improvements elsewhere in the system without ever becoming the focus itself. Better cartridges, better setup and better records are immediately audible — and poorer recordings are treated honestly, not flattered.
In our Brussels listening rooms, it remains the reference against which other MC phono stages are judged.
Technical Overview
Product type: Moving Coil (MC) phono stage
Design approach: Music-first, listening-validated analogue design
Inputs / Outputs: Analogue RCA
Noise performance: Extremely low, optimised for MC cartridges
Philosophy: Preserve timing, coherence and musical intent
Origin: Designed and built in Sweden
Who Is the Entity MC For?
The Lejonklou Entity MC is ideal for listeners who:
Take vinyl replay seriously
Use high-quality MC cartridges
Build systems around the Linn Sondek LP12
Prefer musical truth over tonal flavour
Believe that if it sounds better, it is better
Discover more...
The reference phono stage that lets vinyl speak for itself
The Lejonklou Entity MC is a moving-coil phono stage created for listeners who want to hear exactly what is in the groove — nothing added, nothing softened.
At Authentic High End, the Entity MC holds a special place. It is Steve’s preferred phono stage when pairing a high-quality MC cartridge with the Linn Sondek LP12. Not because it sounds spectacular, but because it consistently makes records feel right: stable, expressive and emotionally intact.
Why Entity MC
Entity MC was designed by Fredrik Lejonklou with a clear objective:
to amplify the tiniest signals in analogue replay without imposing a character of its own.
Moving-coil cartridges generate extremely small signals. Any noise, instability or tonal emphasis introduced at this stage permanently alters the music. Entity MC 1.2 addresses this by combining extreme low-noise design with a listening-led approach to gain, loading and circuit behaviour.
The result is a phono stage that does not sound “quiet” or “detailed” as a trick — it simply allows the musical structure to remain intact.
Design Philosophy: Listening Before Theory
Like all Lejonklou products, Entity MC was developed through extended listening and comparison, not by chasing measurements alone.
Component selection, circuit topology and power regulation were refined until changes no longer improved musical timing, phrasing or flow. Anything that didn’t clearly contribute to musical coherence was removed.
This is why Entity MC 1.2 feels calm and assured rather than analytical or impressive. It serves the record, not the listener’s expectations.
The LP12 Connection
The Linn Sondek LP12 is unforgiving of phono stages.
When timing is right, it sings. When it is not, it exposes every weakness upstream.
With Entity MC, the LP12 locks in effortlessly. Rhythm feels natural, bass lines are perfectly proportioned, and musical phrases unfold without hesitation. This is the combination Steve consistently returns to — not because it is the most adjustable or configurable, but because it makes vinyl listening addictive rather than evaluative.
Listening Experience
Entity MC does not draw attention to detail.
Instead, it restores order.
Music gains structure and intent. Quiet passages remain expressive, while dynamic swings arrive without stress. Instruments occupy their place naturally, and performers feel connected rather than isolated.
Long listening sessions become effortless. Records finish. Another side goes on.
That is the real test of a phono stage.
Operation & Compatibility
True to Lejonklou’s minimalist approach, Entity MC avoids unnecessary complexity:
Dedicated MC phono stage
Optimised gain and loading for musical accuracy
Analogue RCA inputs and outputs
Designed to work seamlessly with high-quality turntables and preamplifiers
There are no gimmicks and no distractions — just a carefully judged analogue amplification stage.
Why We Selected Entity MC at Authentic High End
Phono stages define the character of vinyl playback more than almost any other component.
Entity MC earned its place because it consistently reveals improvements elsewhere in the system without ever becoming the focus itself. Better cartridges, better setup and better records are immediately audible — and poorer recordings are treated honestly, not flattered.
In our Brussels listening rooms, it remains the reference against which other MC phono stages are judged.
Technical Overview
Product type: Moving Coil (MC) phono stage
Design approach: Music-first, listening-validated analogue design
Inputs / Outputs: Analogue RCA
Noise performance: Extremely low, optimised for MC cartridges
Philosophy: Preserve timing, coherence and musical intent
Origin: Designed and built in Sweden
Who Is the Entity MC For?
The Lejonklou Entity MC is ideal for listeners who:
Take vinyl replay seriously
Use high-quality MC cartridges
Build systems around the Linn Sondek LP12
Prefer musical truth over tonal flavour
Believe that if it sounds better, it is better
Discover more...
