Musical Fidelity V90-LPS phono preamplifier (Silver)

Recently purchased this preamp after a tonne of research and YouTube research. I’m using this with a mid price Audio Technica turntable into a Yamaha RXV6A amp with Dali opticon and Dali sub. I was originally fairly happy with the sound of the turntable straight into the Yamahas phono input but wondered if it could be bettered.After researching I settled on this amp and ordered from Amazon thinking it was an easy return if I didn’t like it.I wasn’t expecting much to be honest and cabled up eyeing up the packaging on my table ready to send back.Wow, I’m astounded that it would make such a difference. Sound quality is superb. Stereo image has widened noticeably without losing focus. Space within the mix has opened up and the previous smearing seems to have cleared substantially.I would highly recommend this preamp. For the money it punches well above its weight.

The sonic performance of this preamp is beyond reproach. The specs objectively are top notch and listening confirms it - this preamp will give you everything your record/ cartridge/ arm/ table is capable of. And all the while with grace, in that it's as quiet as can be. It more than held it own with another preamp I had on demo costing four (!) times the price of this - in fact, I'd say it bettered it (I won't name the manufacture out of respect for the fact that they're a small enterprise).Build quality is excellent, feeling solid and well thought out - even to the small touches such as the ground screw which is suitably ergonomic and not a fiddly affair like on some. Personally I like the addition of an on/off switch, which seems something of a luxury with phono preamps. No, I don't leave my equipment on all the time!If you're undecided and shopping the saturated phono market, I'd encourage you to consider specs. This preamp does it as well as can be, and for a trifling expense. Sure, you may need more flexibility, eg loading options etc - but if not, this is a one stop shop.FWIW my set-up is a Rega RP6 w/ Ortofon Bronze into this, into Yamaha A-S701, into Harbeth Speakers.

What a wonderful phono preamp for so little money. Don't hesitate. Just buy it and you won't regret. More of everything - detail, bass, sound stage. Of course it is not high end but it is more than adequate for most systems. I pair it with my Rega Planar 3/Elys 2 and I am more than happy.

The V90 is really well made as is all Musical Fidelity products. Everything that your going to need including MC/MM options.But apart from functions and build the most important is how it sounds and that is brilliant.

I bought this unit to replace an elderly NAD receiver that I was using as a stop-gap phono stage with the rest of my system. Unfortunately, straight out of the box, this unit proved to be unacceptably noisy - with no record playing and volume set to a normal listening level, there were very audible short bursts of noise coming through, especially from the right-hand channel. So a process of elimination followed - tried different wall socket, different position of unit, turntable ground lead connected / disconnected - still noisy. I tried a different cartridge - still noisy. I tried with a different amplifier - still noisy. I tried in a different room - still noisy. You get the picture. It's possible that the noise might have been RF interference, perhaps from wireless router, etc. Indeed, that's kind of what it sounded like - short bursts of noise, very irritating and completely unacceptable. If that was indeed the case, then a 40+ year old NAD phono stage was whisper quiet by comparison, so that'll be poor design on Musical Fidelity's part. Sound quality itself was otherwise good - very similar in character to the NAD but with (very) slightly better treble resolution, but I didn't keep it long enough to evaluate over a longer period - I returned it for a refund. The phono stage on the old NAD (a venerable 7020 receiver) can still hold its own, even by today's standards, so for now it's back in place. But I need to replace it ideally - it's a great big lump taking up space. Pity - I had high hopes for the MF phono stage...

Very nice unit for the price.I don't understand the US review stating 'Dip Switches' as it has non underneath or inside!Great sounding and well made.

Once again an excellent phono stage for the money. I am a huge fan of this companies products having compared this unit directly with many more expensive models from other manufacturers.It works very well on both MM and MC inputs and offers a clean and clear sound. It is extremely neat and compact and discreet once set up. Nice access to switching from MM to MC and On/Off.I have done some quite extensive tests and feel this is a worthy 4 star product. However I did discover better results using the V-LPS ii coupled with the V-PSU ii, which gave a more solid sound with extended bass definition. Combining the V-LPS with the V-PSU also gave an extra level of quietness when operating, indeed this combination rivals phono stages over £500. I even preferred the sound to a Whest Two which was £700. However the V-LPS is less practical unless perhaps mounted behind other components as it lacks a neat looking front facia. But I can not recommend the V-LPS ii enough, yes the M1 Vinl is slightly better but not by much in my opinion.

Sounds great straight out of the box with my Denon DL-110 MC cartridge connected to the MM input, will improve with age.