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The standalone version of our well-known archival grade Phono stage features three single-ended inputs and one balanced input. It has a balanced output as well as a single-ended output. The Lupe with its dedicated power supply, k and the added "subsonic filter" provides the discerning record aficionado with the most accurate set-up for recreating the magic of the turntable as it was intended. The display of the well-known "half sized chassis" Lupe offers at a glance information on the settings.
What was conceived as a simple RIAA add-on for the Makua Preamplifier (also available in the Kula Integrated amplifier) has quickly spiraled into the quietest and probably most versatile phono stage ever built. MC/MM input stages are optimized for current noise and voltage noise respectively. Unlike the more common arrangement of an MC head amp feeding into the MM stage, the two stages are fully independent, realizing an equally short signal path for both. Input gain is switchable in 5dB steps over a 40dB range. Input resistance and capacitance are individually switchable. Available EQ settings cover practically all known cutting curves including 78 RPM.
All settings are software controllable, either on the fly using a smart-phone or tablet via the Mola Mola Remote app or directly stored under the preset buttons. Digitally controlled all switching is done in the analogue domain. The Lupe can be configured to route any of the four inputs through the phono stage, this allows you to have multiple turntables and/or cartridges connected.
PERFORMANCE
Input noise (MC): 0.35nV/rtHz
Input noise (MM): 0.9pA/rtHz
Sensitivity: variable from 30uV to 5mV
THD, IMD: not measurable
RIAA conformance: +/-0.1dB
Subsonic filter -3dB @20Hz
AVAILABLE LOADS | ||
Variable | Depends of "CAR" | |
In case of MM | In case of MC | |
"RES" | 120kΩ 75kΩ 47kΩ 30kΩ 18kΩ |
1kΩ 650Ω 400Ω 250Ω 150Ω 100Ω 60Ω |
"CAP" | 0pf 50pf 100pf 150pf 220pf 270pf 330pf 380pf |
NA |
AVAILABLE GAIN | ||
Variable | Depends of "CAR" | |
In case of MM In case of MC GAIN | 45dB 50dB |
52dB 57dB 62dB 67dB 72dB 77dB 82dB 87dB |
AVAILABLE TIME CONSTANTS | ||
t1: | 200, 250, 318, 400, 450us | |
t2: | 50, 64, 75, 100us | |
bass shelf: | 14, 18, 20dB |
Color: | Blue, Purple, White |
Size: | 20, 24 |
Material: | 100% Polyester |