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McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier

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MP100 — Purpose-built for vinyl, the MP100 gives turntable owners unusually broad cartridge adjustment, quiet analog gain, and both analog and digital outputs in a compact McIntosh chassis.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Separate moving-coil and moving-magnet inputs
  • Six loading choices for each cartridge type
  • Balanced and unbalanced analog outputs
  • Optical, coaxial, and USB digital outputs up to 24-bit/96kHz
  • Mono mode for correct playback of mono records and reduced noise

Sound and Character

Quiet, articulate, full-bodied, and dynamically assured, preserving groove detail while maintaining natural tonal weight.

System Fit & Recommended Pairings

Who It Suits

  • Turntables using moving-coil or moving-magnet cartridges
  • Systems without a sufficiently adjustable internal phono stage
  • Vinyl archiving through USB
  • Listeners needing balanced output from a compact phono component

Recommended Pairings

MT2, MT5, or MT10 turntables; any McIntosh line preamplifier or integrated amplifier with an available line input.

Room and System Guidance

Technology & Specifications

Adjustable cartridge loading

Multiple resistance and capacitance settings help optimize the electrical relationship between cartridge and phono stage.

Digital record archiving

The USB output enables high-quality transfer of vinyl playback to a computer.

Mono playback mode

Combining channels for mono records can reduce surface noise and stabilize the center image.

Key Specifications

Type: Solid-state phono preamplifier

Cartridge inputs: Moving coil and moving magnet

Analog outputs: Balanced and unbalanced

Digital outputs: Optical, coaxial, USB; up to 24-bit/96kHz

Dimensions: 11.5 × 3.78 × 16.75 in.

Net weight: 8.6 lb

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Why Buy from Pearl Audio

  • Factory-authorized McIntosh dealer
  • Expert system matching and setup guidance
  • Trade-ins welcomed
  • In-store demonstration by appointment when available
  • White-glove local delivery and installation available
  • Long-term service and ownership support

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