McIntosh MP100 Phono Stage
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Product Summary
The McIntosh MP100 is a premium solid-state phono stage designed for customers who want to get more performance, flexibility and enjoyment from a vinyl setup without stepping straight into a full pre-amplifier. As McIntosh’s dedicated phono preamplifier, it is built specifically for record replay and gives both new and experienced vinyl listeners a much more serious front end for moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.
A major part of the MP100’s appeal is how adjustable it is. With separate moving magnet and moving coil inputs plus front-panel loading adjustment, it makes cartridge matching far easier than with a fixed phono stage. That means customers can fine tune the setup to better suit their cartridge and system, helping unlock cleaner, more balanced and more rewarding playback from a record collection.
The MP100 also adds useful flexibility beyond analogue listening. Balanced and unbalanced outputs make it easy to integrate into a wide range of hi-fi systems, while the coaxial, optical and USB digital outputs provide a straightforward route for archiving vinyl to a computer or feeding a compatible digital input elsewhere in the system. For customers who want a beautifully made dedicated phono stage with strong adjustability, premium build quality and classic McIntosh ownership appeal, the MP100 is a very compelling choice.
Key Benefits
- Dedicated phono stage design helps your turntable sound cleaner, more detailed and more refined than a basic built-in phono input
- Separate moving magnet and moving coil inputs make it easy to partner with a wider range of cartridges
- Adjustable cartridge loading helps you fine tune system matching and get more from your cartridge
- Balanced and unbalanced analogue outputs make system integration easier with a wide range of amplifiers and pre-amplifiers
- Coaxial, optical and USB digital outputs give you a straightforward way to archive vinyl or connect into compatible digital systems
- Front-panel adjustment makes setup more approachable than many specialist phono stages with hidden switches
- Compact chassis makes it easier to add a serious phono stage to shelves and racks without taking up much space
- Solid-state design offers low-noise performance and straightforward everyday operation
- Classic McIntosh styling gives it real visual presence and strong long-term ownership appeal
- 3 years manufacturers' warranty
Technical Specifications
Phono Stage Section
- Product Type: Solid-state phono preamplifier
- Supported Cartridge Types: Moving magnet and moving coil
- Phono Voltage Gain: 40dB moving magnet; 60dB moving coil
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%
- Frequency Response: ±0.3dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dB moving magnet; 78dB moving coil
- Maximum Output Voltage: 16V RMS balanced; 8V RMS unbalanced
Inputs & Outputs
- Phono Inputs: 1 moving magnet input, 1 moving coil input
- Moving Magnet Loading: 47k Ohms; selectable capacitance of 50, 100, 150, 200, 300 or 400pF
- Moving Coil Loading: 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 or 1k Ohms; 470pF
- Analogue Outputs: 1 balanced stereo pair, 1 unbalanced stereo pair
- Digital Outputs: 1 coaxial, 1 optical, 1 USB Audio
- Digital Output Sample Rate: PCM 24-bit / 96kHz via optical, coaxial and USB
- Output Impedance: 200 Ohms balanced; 100 Ohms unbalanced
General
- Power Control Input: 1
- Power Control Output: 1
- Power Consumption: 8 watts
- Chassis Type: Single chassis
- Output Meters: No
Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 29.2 x 9.6 x 42.5 cm (W x H x D)
- Weight: 3.9 kg net
- Shipping Weight: 4.4 kg
What’s in the Box
- McIntosh MP100 Phono Stage
- AC power cord
- Owner’s manual and product documentation
