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VPI just announced a stand-alone dedicated moving magnet phono preamplifier based upon the circuit in the Player turntable's built-in unit.

VPI's aims not to complete with specialty electronics manufacturers but rather to provide a VPI branded phono preamp to VPI entry level customers who buy the Cliffwood turntable. The price in black and clear silver finish will be $500.00. Initially the Cliffwood phono preamp will be available only in the United States.

Here are the specs:

Low-noise op-amp design, regulated linear power supply
Gain 44db
Input loading: 47K Ohm -180pF
Maximum input level: 125mV
Input sensitivity: 3mV for 500mV output
Frequency response (50K Ohm load):17Hz (-3dB) to 75KHz (-0.2dB
) RIAA accuracy (50K Ohm load): +/-0.18dB 100Hz to 75KHz
Power requirements: 110VAC @ 100mA