McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier

The MP100 is the first dedicated phono preamplifier from McIntosh, and is designed to help both new and experienced vinyl lovers get the most fidelity, performance, and – most importantly – enjoyment from their albums.   OVERVIEW Like all McIntosh products, the MP100 is packed with features designed specifically for the vinyl lover including: Moving Coil (MC) and Moving Magnet (MM) inputs; Moving Coil and Moving Magnet adjustable loading (6 settings each); balanced and unbalanced analog outputs; optical, coax and USB digital outputs; and a "Mono" switch for playing mono records to decrease noise and play the signal correctly. There are many ways to integrate the MP100 into an audio system. If someone is just building their system, it can become the main part of the setup. For someone who already has a system with an older, but functional, preamp, the MP100 is an excellent way to add modern phono features. For home theater systems where a turntable is desired, the MP100 is an easy way