The Soundsmith MMP3 Phono preamp is a revolutionary design for the price and the comments received at each hi-fi show prove it. Soundsmith use their Phono preamplifiers to demo their cartridges at all shows even the high-end cartridge designs, where they received a multitude of very positive comments. We feel the same way the MMP3 is a real performer and excellent value for money Each hand-made preamp circuit is housed in a high-quality aluminium case, powered by an external DC power supply, with easy-to-set-up instructions. All amplifiers have extremely accurate RIAA equalisation responses. Soundsmith MMP3 Phono Preamp Specifications: Preamp type = moving magnet Input Load = 47kΩ 100pF Gain =43dB standard ** or 34dB special order Noise (unweighted) = -93dB down Features = ultra-low noise, constructed with very high-end audio-grade components Width = 115mm Hight = 54mm Depth = 181mm Weight = 0.41kg The MMP3 and MMP4 (Moving Magnet Preamps) work well with any of Soundsmiths Medium and High Output cartridge lines, and other similar cartridges. The MCP2 (Moving Coil Preamp) works well with any of the Low Output (Moving Iron / Fixed Coil) cartridge lines. For Very High (>4.5mV) Output cartridges Soundsmiths offers as an option lowered gain versions of our MMP3 or MMP4 preamp See Soundsmith product range HERE