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Note that when shipped, the unit is set to Mode=MM, and with MM gain at +40dB. This means that the extra +26dB (which is the stock "as shipped" setting for the LOMC internal step-up -- there are two separate gain blocks) is not in circuit. The manual contains wording for each combination of...

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We've made remarkable progress while remaining within the 5 inch chassis and in the MP-7 model and pricepoint. We continue to evaluate the next step up in our line in this regard. Balanced output option is being explored for an MP-7 variant and potentially dual-mono regulation.

We've been asked this very question regarding the new breed of cartridges available in a 1.0mV LOMC and 4.0mV HOMC flavor from Hana and from Grado and others. 1.0mV is rather hot for an LOMC and so our SU-7 has a +12dB mode especially suited for this. In any case, if a qualified individual or...

The Pyle PP-999 is notably better than your 555, in that it has a flatter frequency response. When we say we've evaluated our competitors "fully", that includes a 200x price range, and it includes **3** Pyle units, the PP-444, PP-555, and PP-999. A **regulated** 24VDC power supply may help on...

We have a partial solution to the VAT question. Per a buyer request, we can detach the front panel and ship the unit as an "incomplete/parts unit", declaring only the cost of raw components, because in this case, as is, it would not be a retail-saleable item. No duplicate invoice will be...

Probably not soon. We have an SU-7 coming out, and maybe we could think about that. If you have an existing Low-Output Moving Coil cartridge, it can be used "together with" your own existing preamp, putting that existing preamp in a "MM" mode (lower gain). Basically it functions as an active...

Thank you. We are particularly interested to hear user reports of cartridges where they are offered in a 4mV high output version and a 1mV low output version, otherwise being as similar as possible - Grado and Hana as examples. Sales stats from dealers would be interesting too. There are...

May we ask what is piquing your interest at a level above the $800 Musical Fidelity MX-VYNL that appears to be your current preamp? To our knowledge, the MP-8 would be unique in the marketplace in being a unit targeting higher-output cartridges out of the box, thus allowing a user the chance to...

At the present time we're not scheduling an MP-7 tour. We sent a demo to Anthony because he had extensive experience with a number of other competitive preamps in his system, and compared the MM-6 to these. He expressed interest in hearing the MP-7 in this same system and comparing it based on...

We are planning on sending you that demo unit around mid-January. Sales picked up and we did some work on the upcoming matching SU-7. More production capacity is now online.

Send it back to us at the factory. If you need contact information, send us an email using the address found on our corporate website. Thank you!

EE Master's or even PhD programs probably aren't suited to turning out the next John Curl. Analog isn't taught in depth. Decades of practical and iterative research and a sensitive ear are important. We hope that the Chinese-clones-on-eBay-board manufacturers consider it witchcraft, however.

The elves are hard at work and shipping out large batches within a few days

We would be happy to send you a demo MP-7 for your comparison, since you took the time to put together such a nice comparative review and have had extensive comparisons previously, if you're willing to report on the results to the forum. We can add the optional switchable "gain up" modification...