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The McCormack Micro Phono Drive is a phono pre-amplifier that uses high performance circuitry and quality RCA phono jacks for input and output connections. It is part of a series of compact McCormack components designed to deliver exceptional natural musicality typically found in larger, more expensive products. The unit accommodates cartridges with outputs of about 0.25mV and higher, with better signal-to-noise ratio for higher output cartridges. It features user-adjustable gain and input impedance settings, allowing customization for different cartridge types. The 2009 edition is associated with SMc Audio Platinum upgrades by Steve McCormack, known for high-quality audiophile modifications.
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The PHO-300's signal-to-noise is 83 dB against the MICRO Phono Drive SMc Platinum (2009)'s 80 dB, its mc gain 60 dB against 55 dB, and its output impedance 250Ω against 100Ω. Both share mm gain (40 dB).
The Alva Duo's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the MICRO Phono Drive SMc Platinum (2009)'s 80 dB, its mm gain 39 dB against 40 dB, its mc gain 60 dB against 55 dB, and its output voltage 0.3V RMS against 0.0V RMS.
The MM008's signal-to-noise is 86 dB against the MICRO Phono Drive SMc Platinum (2009)'s 80 dB, its mc gain 60 dB against 55 dB, and its output impedance 47Ω against 100Ω. Both share mm gain (40 dB).
The PP 2e's mc gain is 60 dB against the MICRO Phono Drive SMc Platinum (2009)'s 55 dB and its mm gain 35 dB against 40 dB. Both share signal-to-noise (80 dB) and output impedance (100Ω).
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