Musical Fidelity X-LSPv8 MC/MM Phono Stage

The circuitry in the X-LPSv8 is similar to that used in expensive electronics. The RIAA is very accurate, the noise ratio is excellent and overload margins are good. Generally, its technical performance on both MM and MC is equal to some highly expensive stand-alone phono stages. Subjectives are personal, but Musical Fidelity think that the X-LPSv8 will stand comparison with the best.


Features

Separate dedicated MM and MC inputs. Allows use of either cartridge type for the best possible results.

Wide overload margin. Extended headroom allows effortless handling of transients and dynamics.

Sophisticated PCB layout, with very close attention given to optimising circuit layout, the result of 30 years' experience with phono.Low noise, low distortion and accurate RIAA gives a dynamic crystalline sound.

Very low noise circuits. Maximum available dynamic range and low level detail resolution.


Specifications

MM Input:

Input Response
RIAA/IEC combined

Input Sensitivity
3mV for 350mV out

Input Impedance
47K Ohms

 THD + N, 1 kHz, 350mV out
<0.01% typical

 Overload margin
28dB

 Signal/noise ratio
>100dB 'A'-weighted

 

MC Input:

Input Response
RIAA/IEC combined

Input Sensitivity
350µV for 350mV out

Input Impedance
100 Ohms

THD + N, 1 kHz, 350mV out
<0.01% typical

Overload margin
28dB

Signal/noise ratio
>100dB 'A'-weighted

 

Output:

Pre-out impedance

50 Ohms

RIAA accuracy

±0.25 dB 20Hz to 20KHz

Connections:

Moving magnet input
1 pair MM level RCA connectors

Moving coil input
1 pair MC level RCA connectors

 Line level outputs
1 pair RCA line level fixed RIAA

Earth post
1 4mm banana plug/binding posts

 
Power requirement:  

12-0-12V (24V total)
AC at 500mA
Using mains adaptor (supplied)

Standard Accessories:  

 Power Supply Unit
T48A-24-500-3
1 off

Dimensions:  

Main unit

180mm, 7 inches wide
88mm, 3.5 inches high including feet
240mm, 9.5 inches deep including terminals

 
Weight:  

Unboxed 1.554kg, 3 1/2 lbs

Boxed unit including power supply and all accessories

2.15kg, 4.3/4 lbs