Developed with award-winning technologies from more exotic phono preamplifiers, the MOON 110LP v2 offers a significant advancement in sound quality at an accessible price point. It embodies MOON's commitment to sonic excellence with features designed for audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Users can enjoy a fast, tight, and extended bass response, along with a natural, open midrange and airy, extended high frequencies. These acoustic characteristics are bolstered by an improved power supply and an optimized circuit layout that also enhances input overload tolerance, ensuring reliable performance.
In terms of user convenience and flexibility, the MOON 110LP v2 is exceptionally accommodating. It allows for quick adjustments directly under the unit, where users can set gain, curve, resistance, and capacitance in just seconds. Such versatility ensures that even if you change your cartridge, the MOON 110LP v2 remains a relevant and effective component in your audio system.
Praised by critics for its outstanding design and performance, the MOON 110LP v2 has been described by Thom Moon from the SoundStage! Network as a top-tier entry-level phono preamp that surpasses competitors in design, construction, and sound quality. This stellar feedback underlines the MOON 110LP v2’s ability to deliver a no-compromise audio experience, making it an exceptional choice for anyone looking to enhance their home audio setup.
Features
Adjustable Impedance and Capacitance
- Input Impedance:
- Adjustable: 10Ω, 100Ω, 475Ω, 47kΩ.
- Input Capacitance:
- Adjustable: 0pF, 100pF, 330pF, 430pF.
Audio Performance
- Gain Settings:
- Adjustable for both MM and MC cartridges: 40dB, 50dB, 54dB, 60dB, 66dB.
- Selectable Curve:
- IEC / RIAA.
- Frequency Response:
- 20Hz - 20kHz (± 0.5dB).
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
- 104 dB (@40 dB gain).
- 87 dB (@60 dB gain).
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):
- 0.002% (20Hz - 20kHz).
- Intermodulation Distortion:
- 0.002%.
Design and Build
- Circuit Layout:
- Mirror-image symmetrical circuit.
- Physical Design:
- Compact, all-aluminum chassis.
- Gold-plated RCA connectors.
- PCB Tracings:
- Four layer using pure copper for low impedance characteristics.
Additional Features
- Inductive DC Filtering:
- Reduces noise floor.
- Power Consumption:
- 2 W @ idle.
- AC Power Requirements:
- 100-240V, 50Hz / 60 Hz.
Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions:
- 5.0 x 1.65 x 6.5 inches / 12.7 x 4.2 x 16.5 cm.
- Shipping Weight:
- 3.3 lb / 1.5 kg.
