MP100 2-Channel Solid State Phono Preamplifier
MP100 2-channel, Solid State Phono Preamplifier £3000
Moving Coil & Moving Magnet inputs
Analog outputs + USB for ripping to computer
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.
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 analogue 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 analogue use, the digital outputs can be completely disabled and powered down.
"This is a clean-sounding, detailed, commanding phono amp that also represents excellent value. It’s compact, beautifully-made in the McIntosh manner and easy to use. Once the features are accounted for, especially XLR balanced out, you realise that it’s actually something of a bargain." - Hi-Fi News
There are many ways to integrate the MP100 into your audio system. If you’re new to vinyl and just building your system, it can become the central part of your setup. Or, if you already have a system with an older preamp you don’t want to part with, the MP100 is an excellent way to add modern phono features. Suppose you have a home theatre system and want to add a turntable. In that case, the MP100 is an easy way to add full phono preamp capabilities without getting a full-sized stereo preamp that would undoubtedly duplicate many of your home theatre processor’s features.
"It is clean, clean, clean and of course quiet times three as well... it excels at delivering the goods at very low SPLs where some at this price point just pack up and go home... a product built and presented to [McIntosh's] legendary standard" - Analog Planet
"The fully featured MP100 offers a low noise, mature and detailed sound... For many users, the MP100 will be the only phono [pre]amplifier they will ever need." - The Audiophile Man
While spinning vinyl on a turntable is a great and unique way to enjoy music, there’s no denying the convenience of having digital versions of the albums. When used with a properly configured conversion program, the MP100 can “rip” the records to a computer via USB to produce high-quality digital files. The digital outputs are fixed at 24-bit/96kHz to capture the full dynamic range of a record while optimising digital file size. If an album has a very loud section, the clipping indicator will alert you so you can lower the digital output to produce a distortion-free recording.
"The MP100 is one of those rare components that makes everything connected to it better — I rarely say that about anything... Detail, resolution, clarity, dynamics, and presence? This little box from Binghamton brings that to the party all day and night." - eCoustics
Compact in size at just 3” tall, it has many ageless McIntosh design cues. It shares the same 11.5” narrow chassis design as the MXA80 Integrated Audio System, MHA150 Headphone Amplifier and MB50 Streaming Audio Player to help build a cohesive system. It can also easily be added to a standard, wider-width chassis system.
MP100 2-Channel Solid State Phono Preamplifier ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Input Signal (Balanced):
N/A
Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet):
10mV
Rated Output:
2V Balanced
1V Unbalanced
Noise Filters:
0
Frequency Response:
±0.3dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Phono Voltage Gain:
Moving Coil: 60dB
Moving Magnet: 40dB
Maximum Input Signal (Moving Magnet):
80mV
Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil):
1mV
ISensitivity (Unbalanced):
N/A
Phono Equalization Curves:
1: RIAA
Total Harmonic Distortion:
0.005%
Input Impedance:
Moving Coil: 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 or 1k Ohms; 470pF
Moving Magnet: 47k Ohms; 50, 100, 150, 200, 300 or 400pF
Maximum Input Signal (Moving Coil)):
8mV
Maximum Input Signal (Unbalanced):
N/A
Sensitivity (Balanced):
N/A
Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced):
16/8 V RMS
Signal To Noise Ratio:
Moving Coil: 78dB
Moving Magnet: 80dB
WARRANTY PARTS AND LABOUR:
3 Years
CONNECTIVITY & CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
Phono Input Moving Coil:
1 (adjustable)
Balanced Line Input:
0
Unbalanced Fixed Output:
1 Stereo
Digital USB Audio Output:
1
Phono Input Moving Magnet:
1 (adjustable)
Unbalanced Line Input:
0
Digital Coaxial Output:
1
Unbalanced Analog Connector Type:
Standard
Phono Input Universal:
0
Balanced Fixed Output:
1 Stereo
Digital Optical Output:
1
Power Control Input:
1
Power Control Output:
1
DIGITAL AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
Digital Output Sample Rate:
Optical: PCM - 24-bit/96kHz
Coaxial: PCM - 24-bit/96kHz
USB: PCM - 24-bit/96kHz
Weights & DIMENSIONS
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D):
11.5" (29.2cm) x 3.78125" (9.6cm) x 16.75" (42.5cm)
Unit Weight:
8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)
SHIPPING Weight:
9.6 lbs (4.4 kg)