Noun
A South American butterfly (Ithonia phono) having nearly transparent wings.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA phono input of an amplifier incorporates such equalization as well as amplification to suit the very low level output from a modern cartridge. Source: Internet
ISBN 0-9634921-3-6 These kinds of adjustable phono equalizers are used by consumers wishing to play vintage record collections (often the only available recordings of musicians of the time) with the equalization used to make them. Source: Internet
Modern amplifier-component manufacturers continue to label the input jack which accepts the output from a modern magnetic pickup cartridge as the "phono" input, abbreviated from "phonograph." Source: Internet
Most low-end and mid-range amplifiers omit the phono input ; but on the other hand, low-end turntables with built-in phono pre-amplifiers are widely available. Source: Internet
Since the late 1950s, almost all phono input stages have used the RIAA equalization standard. Source: Internet
The widespread adoption of digital music formats, such as CD or satellite radio, has displaced phonograph records and resulted in phono inputs being omitted in most modern amplifiers. Source: Internet