XPS-1 Gen2 vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS MM/MC
The V90-LPS MM/MC matches the XPS-1 Gen2 on mm gain (40 dB), mc gain (60 dB), and output impedance (47000Ω).
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The Emotiva XPS-1 Gen 2 is a compact phono preamplifier supporting both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, designed to add high-quality vinyl playback to systems lacking a built-in phono stage. It provides RIAA equalization, gold-plated RCA inputs and output, and a ground terminal. The Gen 2 is an updated version of the original XPS-1, retaining the same essential circuit topology with refinements. It is housed in a rugged all-metal case.
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Phono stage specifications
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The V90-LPS MM/MC matches the XPS-1 Gen2 on mm gain (40 dB), mc gain (60 dB), and output impedance (47000Ω).
The StudioPhono's mc gain is 66 dB against the XPS-1 Gen2's 60 dB. Both share mm gain (40 dB) and output impedance (47000Ω).
The V-LPS's output impedance is 47Ω against the XPS-1 Gen2's 47000Ω. Both share mm gain (40 dB) and mc gain (60 dB).
The X-LP's mc gain is 55 dB against the XPS-1 Gen2's 60 dB and its mm gain 35 dB against 40 dB. Both share output impedance (47000Ω).
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