Macintosh MP100 Owner's Manual - page 5
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Introduction
Performance Features
Introduction and Performance Features
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Phono Preamplifiers ever created and has the ability
for connections to components with analog and digital
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• Electromagnetic Input Switching
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on Inputs and operating functions for reliable, noise-
less, distortion free switching.
• Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Inputs
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inputs have selectable loading. The circuits use the
latest designs providing the lowest possible noise and
distortion. The close tolerance resistors and capacitors
used in the RIAA Correction Equalization Circuitry
provides an extremely flat frequency response.
• Digital Audio Outputs
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lected Phono Input. Coaxial and Optical Outputs pro-
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The Digital Outputs have two different output levels
settings and the Digital Circuitry can be switched Off
providing a true analog only signal processing.
• USB Digital Audio Output
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96kHz with 24-Bit resolution from the selected Phono
Input.
• Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs
The Balanced Outputs allow the connection using
long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality. The
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compatibility with a wide range of audio components.
• Power Control Connections
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Connection provides convenient Turn-On/Off of the
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TRIGger OUT Connection provides Turn-On/Off
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Components.
• Special Power Supply
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noise free operation even though the power line varies.
• LED Front Panel Illumination
The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accom-
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• Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis
Finish
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retained for many years.