Emotiva XPS-1

Emotiva XPS-1: A New Sound for Your Turntable

Do you have an extensive vinyl record collection? Or are you tempted by the vinyl revival? If so, the XPS-1 phono preamplifier is exactly what you need to breathe new life into your analog records. Thanks to its high precision and low noise, the XPS-1 is perfect for connecting your turntable with any cartridge to any preamp, processor, or other audio equipment with RCA line inputs.

• Precise equalization of the standard RIAA curve (± 0.25 dB)
• Support for moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges
• User-selectable impedance for cartridges
• Exceptional signal-to-noise ratio and very low distortion
• Sophisticated multi-stage power supply for significantly reduced noise
• Metal housing for robustness and immunity against noise
• Practical shape for placement as close as possible to your turntable
• Connectors with solid brass gold-plated ground terminal

Measurements

• Input impedance:
  • MM: 47k Ohms
  • MC: user-selectable between 47, 100, 470, 1k Ohms
• Gain:
  • MM: 40 dB
  • MC: 60 dB
• Frequency response:
  • MM: RIAA ± 0.12 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • MC: RIAA ± 0.25 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N; A-weighted):
  • MM: > 96 dB
  • MC: > 79 dB
• THD:
  • MM: <0.0075% at 1 kHz; <0.02%, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • MC: <0.006% at 1 kHz; <0.05%, 20 Hz - 20 kHz