RQ970 vs Musical Fidelity V-LPS
The V-LPS's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the RQ970's 75 dB and its thd 0.010% against 0.004%. Both share mm gain (40 dB) and mc gain (60 dB).
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AmplifiersPhono Pre-AmpsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$202.52
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About the RQ970
The Rotel RQ-970BX is an outboard phono equalizer/preamplifier that supports both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges. It features sophisticated circuit design and high-quality components for excellent audio performance, making it ideal for systems lacking built-in phono stages, including Rotel's line drive preamps and home theater processors. Manufactured from 1994 to 2012 in China, it includes a MM/MC selector switch and built-in power supply.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.004%
- SNR
- 75 dB
- Output Voltage
- 0.1V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 40 dB
- MC Gain
- 60 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- No
- Adjustable Capacitance
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 440 × 72 × 195 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 3.1 kg (7 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions