Phono 2Ci MkII vs Musical Fidelity MX-VYNL
The MX-VYNL's signal-to-noise is 101 dB against the Phono 2Ci MkII's 84 dB, its thd 0.007% against 0.009%, its mc gain 57 dB against 55 dB, and its mm gain 42 dB against 49 dB.
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This phono preamplifier is designed to amplify the current from the phono cartridge, which is a unique approach compared to traditional voltage amplification. It supports a wide range of cartridges, from high-output to ultra-low-output moving coil types, without requiring impedance adjustments for the XLR inputs. The device includes adjustable gain settings, subsonic filtering, and various loading options for RCA inputs. It operates in pure Class-A mode without integrated circuits in the signal path, ensuring a clean and dynamic sound.
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The MX-VYNL's signal-to-noise is 101 dB against the Phono 2Ci MkII's 84 dB, its thd 0.007% against 0.009%, its mc gain 57 dB against 55 dB, and its mm gain 42 dB against 49 dB.
The PH-1's signal-to-noise is 88 dB against the Phono 2Ci MkII's 84 dB, its thd 0.050% against 0.009%, its mm gain 45 dB against 49 dB, and its mc gain 65 dB against 55 dB.
The Nano Phono V2's signal-to-noise is 81 dB against the Phono 2Ci MkII's 84 dB, its mc gain 54 dB against 55 dB, its thd 0.006% against 0.009%, and its mm gain 34 dB against 49 dB.
The R15's signal-to-noise is 83 dB against the Phono 2Ci MkII's 84 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.009%, its mc gain 60 dB against 55 dB, and its mm gain 40 dB against 49 dB.
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