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The Matrix Audio MP-1 is Matrix Audio’s flagship analog preamplifier and its first Class A preamp. It uses a fully balanced, fully differential architecture with four independent amplification units, a high-bias pure Class A output stage, and a capacitor-free direct-coupled signal path. The MP-1 is built for reference-grade stereo systems and offers flexible analog connectivity, independent input attenuation/compensation, selectable output modes, and trigger control. It is positioned as the preamplifier in Matrix Audio’s flagship M series alongside the MS-1 streamer and MA-1 power amplifier.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Meitner PRE SE-Silver Edition's signal-to-noise is 116 dB against the MP1's 129 dB, its thd 0.004% against 0.000%, its output impedance 150Ω against 20Ω, and its output voltage 4.0V RMS against 36.0V RMS.
The MP1 Mk. II.3's output impedance is 30Ω against the MP1's 20Ω, its output voltage 32.0V RMS against 36.0V RMS, its input impedance 100Ω against 20000Ω, and its weight 19 kg (42 lbs) against 15.7 kg (35 lbs).
The PRE I G3's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the MP1's 129 dB, its output impedance 22Ω against 20Ω, and its output voltage 8.0V RMS against 36.0V RMS. Both share thd (0.000%).
The 1010's signal-to-noise is 118 dB against the MP1's 129 dB, its thd 0.002% against 0.000%, its output impedance 100Ω against 20Ω, and its output voltage 14.0V RMS against 36.0V RMS.
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