McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier (MM and MC) - NEW

Click here to schedule an appointment to visit our store. Please note this item must be purchased in store and we will not ship under any circumstances. Click here for more information about this policy. Please support your local McIntosh Dealer. General: Very capable and flexible phono preamp from McIntosh. Despite its diminutive size this piece is finished with the same quality, attention to detail, and aesthetics as the more expensive MP1100.  MP100 • 2-Channel Solid State Phono Preamplifier• Moving Coil & Moving Magnet inputs• Analog outputs + USB for ripping to computerThe 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.Like all McIntosh products, the MP100 is packed with features designed specifically for the vinyl lover including: Moving Coil and Moving Magnet 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 when playing mono records to decrease noise and play the signal correctly. *For pure analog use, the digital outputs can be completely disabled and powered down.McIntosh Performance Features Include:• Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono InputsThe MP100 has two precision Phono Preamplifier Circuits, one for Moving Coil Phono Cartridges and the other for Moving Magnet Cartridges. Both phono inputs have selectable loading. The circuits use the latest designs providing the lowest possible noise and distortion. The close tolerance resistors and capacitors used in the RIAA Correction Equalization Circuitry provides an extremely flat frequency response.• Digital Audio OutputsThe Digital Outputs encode PCM Signals from the se- lected Phono Input. Coaxial and Optical Outputs process Digital Signals at 96kHz with 24-Bit resolution. The Digital Outputs have two different output levels settings and the Digital Circuitry can be switched Off providing a true analog only signal processing.• USB Digital Audio OutputThe USB Digital Output provides Digital Signals at 96kHz with 24-Bit resolution from the selected Phono Input.• Balanced and Unbalanced OutputsThe Balanced Outputs allow the connection using long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality. The MP100 also has unbalanced Output connections for compatibility with a wide range of audio components. Recommended Cables: Kimber Kable - RCA Interconnects - Better Kimber Kable - BALANCED XLR Connectors - Better Kimber Kable - Select Series Reference USB Cable Kimber Kable - Coaxial Digital Interconnect Kimber Kable - Optical Digital InterconnectSpecificationsFrequency Response±0.3dB from 20Hz to 20,000HzTotal Harmonic Distortion0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20,000HzRated Output2V Balanced1V UnbalancedMaximum Voltage Output16V RMS Balanced8V RMS UnbalancedSensitivity (for rated output)MM - 10mV MC - 1mVSignal To Noise Ratio (CEA490)MM - 80dBMC - 78dBInput ImpedanceMM - 50, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400pF; 47K ohmsMC - 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 or 1,000 ohms; 470pFMaximum Input SignalMM - 80mVMC - 8mVVoltage GainMM - 40dBMC - 60dBOutput Impedance200 ohms Balanced100 ohms UnbalancedDigital Output Sample RatesOptical: PCM - 24Bit - 96kHzCoaxial: PCM - 24Bit - 96kHzUSB: PCM - 24Bit - 96kHzPower Control (Trigger)Maximum Input and Output Signal 12VDC, 25mAPower Requirements100-240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 8 wattsStandby Power, less than 0.5 wattsOverall DimensionsWidth is 11-1/2 inches (29.2cm)Height is 3-25/32 inches (9.6cm) including feetDepth is 16-3/4 inches (42.5cm) including the Front Panel, Knobs and CablesWeight8.6 pounds (3.9 kg) net Manual:McIntosh MP100 MC and MM Phono Preamplifier - Owner's Manual   Click here to schedule an appointment to visit our store or call 201-879-0000. Please note this item must be purchased in store and we will not ship under any circumstances. Click here for more information about this policy. Please support your local McIntosh Dealer.