MoFi Electronics
Mofi Electronics MasterPhono Phonostage
Best high-end phono stage for serious vinyl enthusiasts seeking sonic purity.
Experience unparalleled vinyl playback with the MoFi Electronics MasterPhono. This premium phono preamplifier, developed with audio engineer Peter Madnick, delivers exceptional clarity and detail, extracting the finest nuances from your records. It offers remarkable versatility, supporting both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges with precise gain and impedance adjustments for perfect system matching. Built with high-quality components and a robust chassis, it ensures a low noise floor and a pure, uncolored signal path, staying true to the original master tape sound.
$5995.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
36
/ 466
#36 in Phono Preamps
Price vs Category Average
-13%
Below average
Cartridge Support
MM and MC
/ MM and MC
Who it's for
- Vinyl collectors using multiple high-end cartridges
- Listeners seeking absolute clarity in quiet musical passages
- Audiophiles prioritizing long-term durability and build quality
Who should skip it
- Users with limited space in their audio racks
- Budget-conscious hobbyists seeking entry-level gear
- Casual listeners intimidated by technical calibration
Performance breakdown
Cartridge Compatibility
Extensive gain and impedance settings handle virtually any cartridge with ease.
Signal Purity
The all-analog design maintains a remarkably low noise floor for clarity.
RIAA Precision
Near-perfect equalization accuracy ensures the original recording remains faithful and balanced.
Build Integrity
Robust chassis construction provides excellent isolation from external mechanical interference.
Operational Versatility
Multiple inputs and balanced outputs offer seamless integration into high-end systems.
User Adjustability
Fine-tuning controls are intuitive, making complex cartridge matching a simple task.
Key Specs
Cartridge Support
MM and MC
Gain Settings
Adjustable (40, 50, 60, 70 dB)
Input Impedance
Adjustable
Output Connections
RCA, XLR Balanced
Loading Options
15 Ohms to 47K Ohms + 150pF
Max Output
10 Volts RMS
Dimensions
17.5” x 3.5” x 15.75”
Weight
15 lbs
Features
- Dedicated MM/MC phono stage for audiophiles
- High-gain design for wide cartridge compatibility
- Precision circuitry for accurate sound reproduction
- Robust build quality for lasting reliability
- User-friendly interface for easy operation
- Multiple inputs for various turntables
- Adjustable gain and impedance for cartridge tuning
- Low noise floor for pristine audio
- All-analog design for pure sonic reproduction
- Includes a remote control for convenient operation
What customers say
The MoFi Electronics MasterPhono is overwhelmingly viewed as a reference grade component offering exceptional value. Reviewers consistently highlight its sonic neutrality, allowing the true character of the cartridge and recording to emerge clearly. A standout feature is the incredibly low noise floor, which creates a black background for music, resulting in startling clarity and precise transient response. The soundstage is described as expansive and highly detailed. Furthermore, its extensive, accessible adjustments for gain and loading ensure perfect synergy with nearly any MM or MC cartridge. Users feel this robustly built phonostage competes with, and often surpasses, much more expensive units, solidifying its status as a high-value investment for serious analog audio setups.
Know before you buy
Yes, the MasterPhono is designed to support both MM and MC cartridges. It features adjustable gain and impedance settings to ensure optimal performance regardless of your specific cartridge type.
The MasterPhono features a user-friendly interface that allows you to fine-tune gain settings between 40dB and 70dB, and adjust loading from 15 Ohms to 47k Ohms. This precision ensures your cartridge is perfectly matched to the preamp for the most accurate signal reproduction.
Yes, the MasterPhono includes both RCA and XLR balanced outputs. The balanced connection is an excellent choice if you are running longer cable lengths or looking to minimize potential interference in your system.
Yes, it utilizes a strictly all-analog signal path. This design choice is intended to preserve the purity of the audio signal and maintain the integrity of the original master tape sound.
RIAA accuracy refers to how precisely the preamp follows the standard equalization curve used in vinyl mastering. A rating of +/- 0.05dB indicates an exceptionally high level of precision, ensuring that the frequency response remains balanced and faithful to the recording.
Yes, the unit includes a remote control, allowing you to conveniently adjust settings or operate the device without needing to leave your chair.
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