MMP101 “Entry level” RIAA MM phono preamplifier.
We wanted to use our expertise making really good sounding phono stages to create a really good hand built entry level phono stage but at a price everyone can afford!
The result is the MMP102.
The MMP102 is a simple moving magnet only RIAA equalised phono stage but with some very “high end” features.
Dual identical amplifiers for L and R channels with separated DC power supply rails.
The MMP102 uses two low noise amplifier IC’s rather than just one “dual” IC as keeping the channels separate improves the cross talk and lowers the noise floor.
No capacitors at all in the direct signal path.
Capacitors are usually used to isolate amplifiers from unwanted DC components and are normally a necessary evil as they do introduce distortion. However good design and internal adjustments to eliminate and DC on the output makes it possible for us to eliminate the capacitors n the signal path. Something you will normally find only on extremely expensive phono stages
No DIP switches!
MM cartridges are all built pretty much to the same standard rigorous standards as regards output impedance and capacitance. DIP switches are basically just tone controls and can cause more trouble then they are worth. You don’t have any tone controls on your main amplifier as they generally ruin the sound so why do you want them on your phono stage.
Hand built using conventional “wire ended” components using the same high quality tin/silver solder that we use on all our other products.
No DIP switches! MM cartridges are all built pretty much to the same standard rigorous standards as regards output impedance and capacitance. DIP switches are basically just tone controls and can cause more trouble then they are worth. You don’t have any tone controls on your main amplifier as they generally ruin the sound so why do you want them on your phono stage.
Despite its entry level price point and maintain the commitment that we didn’t want to compromise on the sound quality, we though way