Sound Design Distribution Launches Mola Mola Lupe Phono Stage

SDD launches Mola Mola ‘Lupe’ Phono Stage in the UK

 

Sound Design Distribution Ltd is proud to announce the UK availability of Mola Mola’s Lupe MM/MC Phono Stage: ‘probably the most versatile ever built’…

 

Esoteric audio separates maker Mola Mola has developed the RIAA phono stage from its Makua pre-amplifier and Kula integrated amplifier to create an enhanced standalone component dubbed ‘Lupe’. In the process, Mola Mola has re-engineered the design, equipping the Lupe with fully independent MC/MM stages, each with short signal paths, each optimised for low current noise and voltage noise respectively. 

 

In designing ‘the quietest and probably most versatile phono stage ever built’, Mola Mola has integrated unprecedented levels of fine signal adjustment. Input gain is switchable in 5dB steps over a 40dB range. Input resistance and capacitance are individually switchable. Available EQ settings cover practically all known cutting curves including 78 RPM. 

 

Fine calibration via analogue switches is controlled from the Mola Mola Remote app or stored directly under preset buttons. Lupe can be configured to route any of the four inputs - three single-ended and one balanced - through the phono stage, allowing multiple turntables and/or cartridges to be connected. There are two outputs, balanced and single-ended.

 

Complete with a dedicated power supply and subsonic filter, and with an ‘at a glance’ display set within Mola Mola’s characteristically stylish half-sized rippled chassis, Lupe provides the discerning record aficionado with easy control over the most accurate means to maximise vinyl performance. 

Performance

Input noise (MC): 0.35nV/rtHz

Input noise (MM): 0.9pA/rtHz

Sensitivity: variable from 30uV to 5mV

THD, IMD: not measurable

RIAA conformance: +/-0.1dB

Subsonic filter -3dB @20Hz

 

Control

4 fully programmable presets

Mola Mola Remote app

 

Dimensions and weight

200mm (W) x 110mm (H) x 320mm (D)

5.1kg

 

Availability: August 2023

 

Typical retail price (inc VAT):£7299.00

Mola Mola Lupe will be on display at the UK Hi Fi Show Live, Ascot Racecourse Sept 29 – Oct 1, 2023. https://hifishowlive.com/

http://www.sounddesigndistribution.co.uk/