Real Cable Mini LP50
Compact phono preamplifier from Real Cable, designed to connect a turntable to an amplifier lacking a phono input.
Description
The Real Cable Mini LP50 is a phono preamplifier designed to act as an interface between a turntable and an amplifier that does not have a dedicated phono input. It thus allows a vinyl source to be reintegrated into a modern hi-fi system without having to change amplifier.
The brand's engineers focused their attention on the quality of the internal components and on the design of the power supply. Rather than a conventional linear power supply, the Mini LP50 features a separate power supply based on a DC/DC converter operating at high frequency, well above 20 kHz. This approach aims for total isolation between the power supply and the audio circuits.
In practical terms, this technical choice allows complete cancellation of the filtering residue usually present at 50 Hz and 100 Hz, frequencies linked to mains electricity. The intended result is an excellent signal-to-noise ratio and listening free from the internal parasitic noise that can affect entry-level phono preamplifiers.
This preamplifier is aimed at vinyl enthusiasts who own an amplifier without a phono input, whether a recent integrated amplifier, a home cinema amplifier, or any other system lacking this function. It is suited to simple use, alongside an existing turntable, to enjoy analogue listening again without investing in a more comprehensive amplifier.
What to check before buying used
The external DC/DC power supply unit is specific to this model: check that it is indeed the original accessory, as a generic replacement could reintroduce the 50/100 Hz hum that this design specifically aims to eliminate. Also check the condition of the input and output RCA connectors, as well as the presence and fixing of the earth wire, which is often a source of noise if loose or missing.
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