Thorens MM-008 silver

The Thorens MM-008 Silver is a versatile, high-quality phono preamplifier designed to enhance the audio performance of your vinyl setup. This product demonstrates Thorens’ commitment to delivering cutting-edge hi-fi technology, extracting even the most subtle details from your precious vinyl records.

Audio Performance

The Thorens MM-008 Silver is compatible with both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges, delivering exceptional audio performance with accurate RIAA equalization. It ensures pristine signal transmission thanks to its solid copper conductors and longitudinal fiber arrangement. The preamplifier also features customizable impedance settings and subsonic filters, accommodating various cartridge types.

High-Quality Power Supply

The Thorens MM-008 Silver comes with a separate power supply unit that provides stable, noise-free 24V DC power. This ensures a stable, noise-free listening experience, revealing a neutrality that facilitates its pairing with many cartridges without the risk of betraying their qualities.

Technical Specifications

Operating Modes

• Switchable MM / MC mode (moving magnet / moving coil)
• Anti-resonance and anti-interference casing

Audio Performance

• Gain at 1 kHz: 40 dB (MM), 60 dB (MC)
• Frequency response:
  • Linear: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.3 dB
  • At -3 dB: 10 Hz - 50 kHz
• RIAA curve accuracy: ± 0.3 dB
• Total harmonic distortion + noise: < 0.013% (MM), < 0.055% (MC)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 86 dB (MM), > 72 dB (MC)
• Crosstalk: ≥ 40 dB

Electrical Characteristics

• Input impedance:
  • MM: 47 kΩ + 220 pF fixed
  • MC: 47 kΩ + 1 nF
• Input sensitivity:
  • MM: 3.29 mV RMS for -10 dBV
  • MC: 0.325 mV RMS for -10 dBV
• Maximum output voltage: 482 mV RMS for 5 mV RMS input (1 kHz)
• Output impedance: 47 Ω

Connectivity

• Inputs: 3 pairs of RCA (left, right)
• Outputs: 1 pair of RCA (left, right)

Physical Characteristics

• Aluminum front panel
• Power supply: 24 V DC
• Power consumption: 3.4 W / 15 mA
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 150 × 50 × 117 mm
• Weight: 504 g (power supply not included)

Included Accessories

• External power supply unit
• 3 pairs of external load plugs