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MP100 2-Channel Solid State Phono Preamplifier
 
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 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.
 
"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 main 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. If you’ve got a home theater system and would like to add a turntable, the MP100 is an easy way to add full phono preamp capabilities without having to get a full-sized stereo preamp that would undoubtedly duplicate many of your home theater 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
 
Specifications
 
Electronic Specifications
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.005%
Frequency Response
±0.3dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced)
16/8 V RMS
Input Impedance
Moving Coil: 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 or 1k Ohms; 470pF
Moving Magnet: 47k Ohms; 50, 100, 150, 200, 300 or 400pF
Phono Voltage Gain
Moving Coil: 60dB
Moving Magnet: 40dB
Signal To Noise Ratio
Moving Coil: 78dB
Moving Magnet: 80dB
Maximum Input Signal (Moving Coil)
8mV
Maximum Input Signal (Moving Magnet)
80mV
Maximum Input Signal (Balanced)
N/A
Maximum Input Signal (Unbalanced)
N/A
Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)
1mV
Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)
10mV
Sensitivity (Balanced)
N/A
Sensitivity (Unbalanced)
N/A
Rated Output
2V Balanced
1V Unbalanced
Output Impedance
200 Ohms Balanced
100 Ohms Unbalanced
Phono Equalization Curves
1: RIAA
Noise Filters
0
Phono Profiles
0
 
Connectivity
Phono Input Moving Coil
1 (adjustable)
Phono Input Moving Magnet
1 (adjustable)
Phono Input Universal
0
Balanced Line Input
0
Unbalanced Line Input
0
Balanced Fixed Output
1 Stereo
Unbalanced Fixed Output
1 Stereo
Digital Coaxial Output
1
Digital Optical Output
1
Digital USB Audio Output
1
Unbalanced Analog Connector Type
Standard
 
Control
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
 
General Specifications
Multi-Chassis or Single
Single
Output Meters
No
Vacuum Tube or Solid State
Solid State
Power Consumption (On)
8 Watts
 
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)