Musical Fidelity M1 VINL manual Specifications

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SPECIFICATIONS

MM input

 

Frequency response

RIAA or RIAA/IEC (selectable) ±0.2dB

Input sensitivity

3mV in for 300mV out (at 1 kHz)

Input impedance

47KΩ or 68KΩ selectable

Input capacitance

50-400pF selectable

THD at 1 kHz

<0.01%

Overload margin

31dB

Signal to noise ratio

>90dB “A”-wtd.

MC input

Line level outputs

Trigger control

Frequency response

RIAA or RIAA/IEC (selectable) ±0.2dB

Input sensitivity

500µV in for 300mV out (at 1 kHz)

Input impedance

10Ω to 47KΩ selectable

Input capacitance

470pF fixed

THD at 1 kHz

<0.01%

Overload margin

31dB

Signal to noise ratio

>88dB “A”-wtd.

 

25.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.00

 

 

 

Phono MM and MC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

frequency response

 

 

 

 

15.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1kHz

5.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dBrel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-5.00 20

44

100

240

480

800

1300 2400

4000

6800

12000 20000

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIAA

 

Frequency,

 

-10.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hz

 

-15.00

 

 

 

 

RIAA/IEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-20.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-25.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 pair RCA (phono)

left and right 300mV nom 10V max

1 pair XLR (balanced)

left and right 600mV nom 20V max

Input

3.5mm (⅛”) mono jack ±4.5 to ±15V DC

Output

3.5mm (⅛”) mono jack +12V DC

Power requirement

Mains voltages

80-250V AC 50/60Hz universal power supply

Consumption

10 Watts maximum

 

<0.5W in standby (orange LED on)

Weight

Unit only, unboxed

3.5 kg (7¾ lbs)

In shipping carton

4.0 kg (8⅞ lbs) including accessories

Dimensions

220 mm (8⅔”)

Wide

100 mm (4”)

High, including feet

300 mm (12”)

Deep (front to back) including terminals

Standard accessories

IEC moulded mains lead

10-Amp type

Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice. E&OE.

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M1 VINL specifications

The Musical Fidelity M1 VINL is an exceptional phono preamplifier designed for audiophiles seeking high-quality analog performance. This compact yet powerful unit brings out the best in vinyl playback, integrating advanced technology to ensure that every nuance of the music is captured and reproduced with fidelity.

One of the standout features of the M1 VINL is its ability to handle both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges. This versatility makes it a perfect choice for vinyl enthusiasts who use various turntables and cartridge types. The device is equipped with a unique, switchable gain setting, allowing users to optimize performance based on the cartridge in use. Whether you are using a lower output MC cartridge or a standard MM cartridge, the M1 VINL can adapt seamlessly to provide the right level of amplification.

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