The McLelland Phono preamp is not a mainstream and Hyped Preamp, but a solid and functional RIAA standard Preamp with the additional MP3 output port to stream Digital Music to your Computer for recording via USB.. 

The Preamp is also useful as a Stand Alone MP3 Ripping Interface for either Phono or Line input,  via own USB output socket into a laptop or desktop computer in a MP3 format..

The McLelland is a low noise, quality device, (Hum and noise below 89dB) with gain controls on both Phono and Line input, and Output gain control to a Headphone/monitoring port.

McLelland say...

UP-2.0 Phono preamp requires no additional drivers and no sound card, which can eternalize your analog and digital sources, such as Cassettes, Vinyl, Music instrument, DVD players. Simply connect it to your computer’s USB port for recording with true-to-original sound and without quality loss. It delivers great sound and gives you variety of options of where you route the audio.

Features...
•For all turntable with moving magnet (MM) cartridges or audio devices with line level (e.g. tape decks)
•External housing, reliably shielded against interference.
•Audio recording takes place through USB.
•No need to open the computer housing.
•Top-quality circuit technology and components.
•Built-in low-noise phono preamp circuit conforms to the RIAA standard.
•Signal and peak LED
•Monitoring headphone output on the front panel.
•No additional drivers required.

Specifications...
•Frequency Response: 10Hz ~20KHz, +/-.5dB
•THD: 0.01% Typical @ 1KHz
•Hum and Noise: >89dB below clipping
•Analog Output Connections: RCA (preamp line output), 1/8" Mini- Jack (USB monitor/headphone output)
•A/D & D/A: 16 bit, 44.1KHz or 48KHz USB selectable
•Computer Interface: USB 2.0 compliant, Windows & Mac OS9.1 or newer
•Power Requirements: 9V AC/DC @ 150mA, or USB bus powered


Manufacturer Site: www.mclellandmusic.com/productdetail/106

On 22-Apr-24 at 10:22:22 BST, seller added the following information:

The McLelland Phono preamp is not a mainstream and Hyped Preamp, but a solid and functional RIAA standard Preamp with the additional MP3 output port to stream Digital Music to your Computer for recording via USB..  This is also a stand alone MP3 device for ripping vinyl or a line input device to a laptop or desktop computer.. It is a low noise, quality device, (Hum and noise below 89dB) with gain controls on both Phono and Line input, and Output gain control to a Headphone/monitoring port.


McLelland say...


UP-2.0 Phono preamp requires no additional drivers and no sound card, which can eternalize your analog and digital sources, such as Cassettes, Vinyl, Music instrument, DVD players. Simply connect it to your computer’s USB port for recording with true-to-original sound and without quality loss. It delivers great sound and gives you variety of options of where you route the audio.


Features...

•For all turntable with moving magnet (MM) cartridges or audio devices with line level (e.g. tape decks)

•External housing, reliably shielded against interference.

•Audio recording takes place through USB.

•No need to open the computer housing.

•Top-quality circuit technology and components.

•Built-in low-noise phono preamp circuit conforms to the RIAA standard.

•Signal and peak LED

•Monitoring headphone output on the front panel.

•No additional drivers required.


Specifications...

•Frequency Response: 10Hz ~20KHz, +/-.5dB

•THD: 0.01% Typical @ 1KHz

•Hum and Noise: >89dB below clipping

•Analog Output Connections: RCA (preamp line output), 1/8" Mini- Jack (USB monitor/headphone output)

•A/D & D/A: 16 bit, 44.1KHz or 48KHz USB selectable

•Computer Interface: USB 2.0 compliant, Windows & Mac OS9.1 or newer

•Power Requirements: 9V AC/DC @ 150mA, or USB bus powered



Manufacturer Site: www.mclellandmusic.com/productdetail/106