Musical Fidelity X LPS V 8

MM and MC very nice budget phono stage 

Overview: 
The circuitry in the X-LPSv8 is similar to that used in expensive electronics. The RIAA is very accurate, the noise ratio is excellent and overload margins are good. Generally, its technical performance on both MM and MC is equal to some highly expensive stand-alone phono stages. Subjectives are personal, but we think that the X-LPSv8 will stand comparison with the best. It doesn't have a high price tag so many will not even look or listen to this little marvel. Forget the price and listen to the music. 

Features & Benefits: 
Separate dedicated MM and MC inputs - Allows use of either cartridge type for the best possible results. 

Wide overload margin - Extended headroom allows effortless handling of transients and dynamics. 

Sophisticated PCB layout, with very close attention given to optimising circuit layout, the result of 30 years' experience with phono - Low noise, low distortion and accurate RIAA gives a dynamic crystalline sound. 

Very low noise circuits - Maximum available dynamic range and low level detail resolution.

MM Input:
Input Response: RIAA/IEC combined
Input Sensitivity: 3mV for 350mV out
Input Impedance: 47K Ohms
THD + N, 1 kHz, 350mV out: <0.01% typical
Overload margin: 28dB
Signal/noise ratio: >100dB 'A'-weighted

MC Input:
Input Response: RIAA/IEC combined
Input Sensitivity: 350µV for 350mV out
Input Impedance: 100 Ohms
THD + N, 1 kHz, 350mV out: <0.01% typical
Overload margin: 28dB
Signal/noise ratio: >100dB 'A'-weighted

Output:
Pre-out impedance: 50 Ohms
RIAA accuracy: ±0.25 dB 20Hz to 20KHz

Connections:
Moving magnet input: 1 pair MM level RCA connectors
Moving coil input: 1 pair MC level RCA connectors
Line level outputs: 1 pair RCA line level fixed RIAA
Earth post: 1, 4mm banana plug/binding post

Power requirement:
12-0-12V (24V total), AC at 500mA: Using mains adaptor (supplied)

Standard Accessories:
Power Supply Unit: T48A-24-500-3, 1 off

Dimensions:
Main unit (W,H,D): 7"x3.5"x9.5"(including terminals)

Weight:
Unboxed: 3.5 lbs
Boxed unit including power supply and all accessories: 4.75 lbs