{"product_id":"mola-mola-makua-preamplifier","title":"Mola Mola Makua Preamplifier","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakua - the preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANALOGUE DESIGN FOR A DIGITAL AGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the knowledge in hand to design minimally invasive electronics without needing to be minimalistic, we decided that our preamp should be complete, very complete. The basic Makua is an extremely transparent gain stage and a programmable routing matrix. The chassis has ample room to fit optional extras, most notably a DAC and a phono stage. The six preset buttons are programmable via RS232 or Bluetooth to access any combination of channel, processing, and routing. In a system with mainly digital sources, the preset buttons would be programmed to select between them. Vinyl lovers, on the other hand, might want to use several buttons to select the same turntable with different EQ settings to suit their extensive collection of vintage LPs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"col-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"showcase-explanation\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll five inputs are switchable between XLR and floating RCA connections, and all can be assigned as either phono or line. All stages in the Makua use discrete amplifier modules in a little-known topology called \"single-ended driven differential\". Compared with doubly executed signal paths, this structure prevents noise from propagating through the entire structure. The Makua is amazingly immune to influences like mains quality and choice of interlinks. The relay-based volume control directly controls the gain of the output stage. The dynamic range and linearity of this arrangement are much greater than those of stepped attenuators. Operation is smooth and entirely glitch-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"showcase-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"showcase-block\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-6naz0isypk\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/mola-mola-studio-33.png?t=1687756093\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eI\/O\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"col-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"showcase-explanation\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 balanced and 5 unbalanced inputs, selectable by switch and software\u003cbr\u003e2 parallel balanced outputs for bi-amping (XLR)\u003cbr\u003eMastering mode\u003cbr\u003e4 programmable trigger outputs (3.5mm Jack)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"showcase-explanation\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll inputs routable through optional processor boards like the phono stage\u003cbr\u003eProcessing balance and input gain offset\u003cbr\u003ePhase invert and mono sum\u003cbr\u003eFull software control of routing and processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"showcase-explanation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePERFORMANCE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum input\/output level: 20dBu (7.75Vrms)\u003cbr\u003eUnweighted noise voltage at unity gain: 1.9uV\u003cbr\u003eInput impedance: 100kohm\u003cbr\u003eOutput impedance: 44ohm\u003cbr\u003eDistortion at maximum signal level (THD, IMD): not measurable, estimated around -150dB\u003cbr\u003eBandwidth \u0026gt;200kHz\u003cbr\u003eGain range: -70dB to +15dB\u003cbr\u003eGain resolution: \u0026lt;1dB, better than 0.2dB over normal listening range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"col-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"showcase-explanation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCONTROL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 programmable presets\u003cbr\u003eStandard Remote control\u003cbr\u003eMola Mola Remote app\u003cbr\u003eRS232 (SUB-D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"showcase-explanation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e420mm (W) x 110mm (H) x 345mm (D). Depth includes volume knob and connectors.\u003cbr\u003e11kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"showcase-explanation\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"col-md-6\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/roonlabs.com\/\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mola-mola.nl\/img\/roon-brand.jpg\" alt=\"Tambaqui roonready\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"col-md-6\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/roonlabs.com\/partners\/molamola.html\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mola-mola.nl\/img\/roon-ready.jpg\" alt=\"Tambaqui roonready\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe music player for music lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mola Mola Makua is Roon Ready certified! \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"col-md-6\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"col-md-6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"The Music Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51268132897049,"sku":"0483newMOLA","price":13130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/4225\/1545\/files\/Mola_Mola_Makua_Preamplifier_1.jpg?v=1768038119","url":"https:\/\/tmraudio.com\/products\/mola-mola-makua-preamplifier","provider":"The Music Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}