MOON 110LP V2 Phono Preamplifier

The MOON 110LP V2 is a compact, adjustable phono preamplifier from Simaudio that boosts your turntable's weak signal up to line level, applies correct equalisation, and adapts to both MM and MC cartridges.

Why the MOON 110LP V2?

Because the phono preamplifier is the crucial link between turntable and amplifier – it's what turns a tiny cartridge signal into audible music in the first place. The 110LP V2 handles this with a low-noise circuit design, an external power supply and precise RIAA equalisation. Dip switches on the underside let you set gain, impedance and capacitance to match your cartridge. That way you get the best out of an affordable MM cartridge just as you would from a demanding MC.

What you hear

A calm, black background against which fine details and overtones clearly stand out. Correctly matched to the cartridge, vinyl sounds neither dull nor harsh, but balanced and dynamic, with a cleanly layered soundstage. For such a compact device, a surprisingly mature, unhurried presentation.

Who is the 110LP V2 for – and who is it not for?

Ideal for anyone whose amplifier has no phono input, or only a basic one, and who wants to hear vinyl at a solid level – with the flexibility to properly match MM and MC.

Honest take: if you already have a high-quality phono stage built into your amplifier, you don't strictly need it. And if you run an uncompromising high-end turntable with an expensive MC cartridge, you're better off looking a step higher straight away – for example at the MOON 310LP with its discrete circuitry and XLR output.

Our verdict

A flexible, low-noise phono preamplifier that punches above its size sonically – the invisible engine that gets your turntable into shape. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil will set it up for your cartridge, so it plays correctly right from the first note.

What the trade press says

"The Moon 110LP v2 remains one of the best of its kind at this level." – What Hi-Fi?, 5/5 stars (What Hi-Fi Award 2024).

Technical data

• Type: adjustable phono preamplifier for MM and MC
• Gain: 40 / 54 / 60 / 66 dB
• Impedance (load): 10 / 100 / 470 Ω, 1 kΩ, 47 kΩ
• Capacitance: 0 / 100 / 470 pF
• Equalisation: RIAA standard
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 100 dB (MM), > 84 dB (MC)
• Distortion (THD+N): < 0.001 %
• Inputs: 1× stereo RCA (phono)
• Outputs: 1× stereo RCA
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 127 × 42 × 165 mm
• Weight: 1.1 kg
• Warranty (MOON Switzerland): 5 years
• What's included: 110LP V2, external power supply, manual

Frequently asked questions

Does the MOON 110LP V2 support MC cartridges?
Yes. It's designed for both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC). Dip switches let you fine-tune gain, impedance and capacitance to exactly match your cartridge – that's the key to the best sound.

Do I need the 110LP V2 if my amplifier already has a phono input?
Not necessarily. If your amplifier only has a basic MM input, or none at all, the 110LP V2 is clearly worthwhile – especially for MC cartridges and if you value a very quiet background.

How do I set up the 110LP V2 for my cartridge?
Via dip switches on the underside. The right gain and impedance values for your cartridge are listed in the cartridge's datasheet – or we'll set it up for you right at purchase.

Why buy the MOON 110LP V2 at HD Zürisee?
Because a phono preamplifier only sounds right when it's matched to the cartridge. We choose the right settings, tune them to your turntable, and as an authorised MOON dealer in Wädenswil we're here for warranty and service – with our own technician.

Goes well with

You'll find the right turntable under Turntables, and the right cartridge under Cartridges. More MOON devices are shown in the MOON Collection.