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THE MAKUA PRE-AMPLIFIER

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The Makua pre-amplifier excels at transparency and versatility. The 6 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 but with different EQ settings to suit their large collection of historic LP's. All 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 to doubly executed signal paths, this structure prevents noise from propagating all the way through. 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. Dynamic range and linearity of this arrangement is much greater than those of stepped attenuators. Operation is smooth and entirely glitch free.

Another important thing to note about the Makua is the additional internal space, which allows for a phono stage or DAC to be seamlessly integrated into your system. Ask us about Mola Mola’s Tambaqui DAC- you wont be let down!

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SPECIFICATIONS

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I/O

5 balanced and 5 unbalanced inputs, selectable by switch and software

2 parallel balanced outputs for bi-amping (XLR)

Mastering mode

4 programmable trigger outputs (3.5mm Jack)

All inputs routable through optional processor boards like the phono stage

Processing balance and input gain offset

Phase invert and mono sum

Full software control of routing and processing

PERFORMANCE

Maximum input/output level: 20dBu (7.75Vrms)

Unweighted noise voltage at unity gain: 1.9uV

Input impedance: 100kohm

Output impedance: 44ohm

Distortion at maximum signal level (THD, IMD): not measurable, estimated around -150dB

Bandwidth >200kHz

Gain range: -70dB to +15dB

Gain resolution: <1dB, better than 0.2dB over normal listening range

CONTROL

6 programmable presets

(premium) Remote control

Mola Mola Remote app

RS232 (SUB-D)

ADD-ON

Mola Mola Phono stage

Mola Mola DAC

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

420mm (W) x 110mm (H) x 345mm (D). Depth includes volume knob and connectors.

11kg