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McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier
McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier
McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier
McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier

MP100

2-Channel Solid State Phono Preamplifier

  • Moving Coil & Moving Magnet inputs
  • Analog outputs + USB for ripping to computer
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2-Channel Solid State Phono Preamplifier

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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.

  • 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)
  • Downloads

    Product Literature User Documents Software Updates
    • MP100 Phono Preamplifier Brochure (2.25 MB)
    • MP100 Phono Preamplifier Owner's Manual (4.51 MB)
    • Important Additional Operation Information Guide - Lithium Batteries (4.91 MB)
    • For units with DA1 Digital Audio Module: McIntosh USB Audio Windows Driver D v2.0 (compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10) (If v1.0 of driver is installed, it must be uninstalled before installing v2.0.) (4.53 MB)
  • Reviews & Awards

    Reviews & Awards
    • MP100 Hi-Fi News April 2017 (6.45 MB)

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