NAD PP 4 Digital Phono USB Preamplifier Overview The NAD PP 4 is a cutting-edge digital phono USB preamplifier that revitalizes your vinyl record listening experience. Designed with precision, this compact unit seamlessly integrates into your existing home audio system, delivering rich and expansive sound. With its innovative fusion of digital phono and USB preamplifier, the PP 4 allows for easy addition of phono to stereo amplifiers and AV receivers without a phono input. Equipped with a shielded USB cable and a recording level control feature, the PP 4 enhances the analog-to-digital conversion process and reduces noise. It also boasts an energy-efficient 'green' power supply and an Auto Power Down feature for energy preservation. The PP 4 supports a range of phono cartridges with its specialized inputs for both MM and MC, as well as an additional line input for transferring cassette tapes. Accompanied by VinylStudio Lite Software, this device allows you to rip LPs and burn audio CDs at your convenience. Experience the versatility and functionality of the PP 4 Digital Phono/USB Preamplifier and digitize your cherished vinyl collection today. Features Revolutionary Device: Uniquely designed to revitalize your vinyl records for an amplified music listening experience. Compact Design: Housed within a sleek, compact unit that integrates smoothly with your pre-existing home audio system. Noise Reduction: Supplied with a shielded USB cable and recording level control feature to curb noise interference. Versatile: Offers inputs for both MM and MC types, supporting a wide range of phono cartridges. Energy Efficient: 'Green' power supply for reduced energy consumption and Auto Power Down feature for energy saving. User-Friendly: Accompanied by VinylStudio Lite Software for convenient ripping and burning of LPs. All-inclusive Solution: Allows for digitizing vinyl and cassette tapes, providing a comprehensive hardware and software solution. Benefits Enhanced Audio Experience: Enjoy the rich and expansive sound from your vinyl records like never before. Space-Saving: Compact design that fits easily into your audio setup without taking much space. Improved Sound Quality: Significantly reduces noise during the analog-to-digital conversion process, ensuring clear sound. Flexible Compatibility: Versatile inputs for digitizing vinyl and cassette tapes. Eco-Friendly Operation: Reduces energy usage with power-efficient supply and Auto Power Down feature. Efficient Vinyl Digitization: VinylStudio Lite Software makes ripping LPs and burning audio CDs a breeze. Complete Solution: Integrated hardware-software combo for enhancing and preserving your vinyl collection. Specifications Specification Description Device Type Digital Phono USB Preamplifier Main Functionality Digitize vinyl records, add phono to stereo amplifiers and AV receivers, transfer cassette tapes into digital format Power Supply More efficient “green” power; Auto Power Down feature for energy saving MC Input Impedance (R and C) 100 Ohm + 180pF MC Gain at 1kHz 58dB MC Input sensitivity (ref. 200mV output) 0.38mV MC Signal to noise (A weighted, with cartridge connected) 78dB MC Rated Distortion (THD 20Hz – 20kHz)