![]() ![]() Like all McIntosh products, the MP1100 arrived in a double box carton, factory tested to withstand a six-foot drop so you can be sure it will survive any type of shipping abuse. 12 years later, I consider it my honour to converse with Evans once again, to interview him about the MP1100 following hi retirement from McIntosh. Despite his status, I found him to be a friendly, soft spoken and humble man of few words. Evans is a giant in the audio world, whom I had the pleasure of meeting in person for the first time in 2005. ![]() Other famous designs by Evans include the MC1000 amplifier (his favourite amp), the C1000 Preamp, MC2301 Tube Amp, the six-chassis 2,000 watt MC2KW and all the built-in phono stages since the C1000. Ron Evans designed the first separate solid-state power amplifier fitted with the Power Guard – the MC2205 – which came out in 1975. Richard Mak (Left), and Ron Evans in 2005. When I heard McIntosh was coming out with their first full chassis high end phono preamplifier, I immediately visited Mike Sastra at Audioclassics and told him “Please, I want one regardless of the price, and please find me a good serial number if you can.” That he did, and a few days later I was the proud owner of serial number 1001, so this article has not been written about a factory review sample, but about a McIntosh lover’s own unit which has been purchased before any demo listening. Words and Photos by Richard Mak A storied heritage. When it was my time to get serious with high end audio, I acquired almost every one of the vintage McIntosh tube amps, including the elusive MC3500 “Woodstock” amplifier, which I proudly own it to this day. After the MC-60s, we acquired the MC-75s, followed by the MC275. Grandpa eventually passed the MC-60s onto my father, who later passed them on to my first cousin. The post war period in Asia was a very difficult time economically, so high-end systems were rare birds in most households. It all began with my grandfather who purchased a pair of MC-60s from a movie theatre and became one of the earliest McIntosh owners in Hong Kong. I admit, I am a McIntosh fan boy, perhaps not blindly starry -eyed enough to buy the $1,800 USD McIntosh wall clock, but I have a long enough family history with McIntosh to prove my street cred. Visit the AlpineSoft website for the latest software information or to upgrade to the full version (required to save tracks as MP3 or MP4/AAC files).When the McIntosh MP1100 phono preamplifier arrived at my doorstep, I was as excited as when I saw the first McIntosh product at 12 years old. Users can also opt to automatically add tracks to their iTunes Music Library. It automatically adds track numbers, looks up song titles (metadata) online, and offers other options for file management. VinylStudio Lite is the most intuitive software available for ripping LPs and burning audio CDs. The PP 4 comes with a new Mac compatible version of AlpineSoft’s VinylStudio Lite ripping software, in addition to the PC version. The PP 4 Phono-to-USB Preamp offers a complete hardware and software solution with exceptional flexibility to record from LP or tape. The PP 4 also includes VinylStudio Lite Software for ripping LPs and burning audio CDs. It features inputs for both MM (moving magnet) and low noise MC (moving coil) types for a wide variety of phono cartridges, and there is a line input to allow for the transfer of cassette tapes. Our PP 4 Digital Phono/USB Preamplifier enables you to digitise your treasured vinyl collections to a PC or Mac. The PP 4’s Auto Power Down feature saves energy by automatically powering the PP 4 to OFF when not in use. The PP 4 goes one step further with a USB interface, shielded USB cable and recording level control which combine to reduce noise and improve the analogue-to-digital conversion process. As part of NAD’s commitment to the environment, the PP 4 features a more efficient “green” power supply that reduces power consumption. ![]() Offering superb measured and sonic performance, NAD’s two simple solutions, the PP 4 Digital Phono/USB Preamplifier makes it easy to add phono to many of today’s stereo amplifiers and AV receivers that have either eliminated the phono input or included a low quality circuit for attaching your turntable. Show your vinyl collection some serious love.
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