{"product_id":"thorens-mm-002-schwarz","title":"Thorens MM-002 – Phono Preamp (MM)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Thorens MM-002 is a compact phono preamp for moving-magnet (MM) cartridges. It raises your turntable's quiet signal up to line level — the simplest solution when your amplifier has no phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo frills, no fiddling with settings: plug in, switch on, music. For getting started with good vinyl sound, the MM-002 is exactly the uncomplicated building block that's often missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MM-002?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it does one thing right: amplifying MM cartridges cleanly with precise RIAA equalization. The fixed 47 kOhm input impedance is the standard value that nearly all MM cartridges are designed for — you don't have to set anything, it just fits. RCA in, RCA out, done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonest, unfussy phono sound from a small housing that fits easily behind or next to your system. Exactly the right thing for connecting a turntable without its own phono stage to a modern amplifier or active speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MM-002 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor beginners and anyone with an MM cartridge looking for a simple, reliable phono stage — no settings, no extra cost for features they don't need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonestly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone running an MC cartridge or wanting to digitize records is better served by the MM 008 or MM 008 ADC. But for pure MM, the MM-002 is the lean, affordable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MM-002 is the pragmatic entry-level phono stage: small, affordable, reliable. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we tell you honestly whether it suits your cartridge — or whether a more flexible stage makes more sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: phono preamp for MM cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kOhm (fixed, MM standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEqualization: RIAA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections: RCA input and RCA output, grounding connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: external power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: compact metal housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D) and weight: on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridges is the MM-002 intended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor moving-magnet (MM) cartridges. The fixed input impedance of 47 kOhm matches the standard that nearly all MM cartridges are designed for. For moving-coil (MC) cartridges, you instead need an MM\/MC stage like the MM 008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to adjust anything on the MM-002?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The MM-002 is deliberately kept simple: fixed 47 kOhm input, RIAA equalization, RCA in and out. You connect it between turntable and amplifier — nothing more is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I even need a phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if your amplifier has no phono input and your turntable has no built-in preamp. That's exactly when the MM-002 brings the weak signal up to the right level. If in doubt, we'll tell you what fits your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the MM-002 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we give you honest advice on whether the MM-002 is the right choice or whether a more flexible stage makes more sense — and help you with connecting and setting it up. Personal and without sales pressure, direct from Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right turntable under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, the right cartridge among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e. More choice is shown in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e collection; the entire Thorens range is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/thorens\"\u003eThorens\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Thorens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53036770459984,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/thorens-mm-002-phono-vorverstaerker-frontansicht.jpg?v=1786786388","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/thorens-mm-002-schwarz","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}