Musical Fidelity LX2-LPS Phono Stage
Reference MM/MC phono preamp with adjustable loading, ultra-low distortion, and precise RIAA accuracy.
Product Overview
The Musical Fidelity LX2-LPS is a dedicated phono preamplifier designed for serious vinyl enthusiasts.
It supports both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, with selectable input loading, very low distortion, and a precise RIAA equalization curve (±0.25 dB 20 Hz–20 kHz, extending to 45 kHz). :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Built into a rigid, elegantly styled chassis, it aims to present your records exactly as intended — with transparency, musicality, and minimal coloration. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Key Features
- Supports both MM and MC cartridges with selectable input sensitivity and loading. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- RIAA accuracy within ±0.25 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz; extends to 45 kHz, avoiding overshoot ringing. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Excellent noise performance: MM SNR > 82 dB; MC SNR > 72 dB. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Very low distortion: typically < 0.01 % across audible band. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Good overload margins: MM overload +15 dB; MC overload +22 dB. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Compact size: approx. 197 × 172 × 46.5 mm (including feet/terminals). :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Lightweight: ~1.05 kg net; ~1.50 kg with packaging. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Operates from regulated DC supply (12-24 V, 100 mA typical). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Separate RCA inputs for MM / MC, with adjustable loading via plugs. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Technical Specifications
| RIAA Accuracy | ±0.25 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz), extends to 45 kHz :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11} |
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| MM Input Impedance | 47 kΩ :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12} |
| MM Input Sensitivity | 3.0 mV :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13} |
| MC Input Impedance | 100 Ω :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14} |
| MC Input Sensitivity | 300 μV :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15} |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (MM/MC) | 0.01 % typical :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16} |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | > 82 dB (MM), > 72 dB (MC) :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17} |
| Input Overload Margin | +15 dB (MM), +22 dB (MC) :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18} |
| Power Requirement | 12-24 V DC, 100 mA (regulated) :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19} |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 197 × 172 × 46.5 mm (inc. terminals & feet) :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20} |
| Weight (net / packed) | 1.05 kg / 1.50 kg :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21} |
| Connections | MM and MC RCA inputs, RCA output, DC power input, grounding terminal :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22} |
