The Thorens MM 008 is an MM and MC phono preamp with a polished aluminum front. The MM-008 comes with 3 RCA inputs. One is dedicated to the connection of a moving magnet (MM) capsule, another for the moving coil (MC) and a last call MC charging. The third is designed to accommodate 10, 100 and 1,000 ohm cells thanks to three external connectors provided for adapting the charge in its capsule. It has an MM / MC selector integrated in the rear.
Characteristics:
MM/MC mode selectable.
Gain at 1 KHz: 40 dB (MM) and 60 dB (MC).
Input impedance: 47,000 Ohm.
Frequency response: 10 - 50,000 Hz (-3 dB).
RIAA curve accuracy +/-0.3 dB max.
Harmonic distortion
Signal-to-noise ratio: >86 dB (MM) and >72 dB (MC).
Input sensitivity: 3.29 mVrms (MM) and 0.325 mVrms (MC).
Maximum output voltage 482 mVrms.
Output impedance: 47 Ohm.
Input connectors: 3 RCA pairs.
Output connectors: 1 pair RCA.
Dimensions: 150 x 117 x 150 mm (W x H x D).
Weight: 504g (not including feeder).
Includes external power supply.
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