{"product_id":"thorens-mm-008-adc-phono-vorstufe-mit-usb","title":"Thorens MM 008 ADC – Phono Preamp with USB","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Thorens MM 008 ADC is a phono preamp for MM and MC cartridges with a built-in analog-to-digital converter — it amplifies your records and, if you like, digitizes them via USB at the same time. The practical solution for listening to vinyl and archiving it simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany modern amplifiers no longer have a phono input. The MM 008 ADC closes that gap — and goes a step further by turning your treasures into high-resolution files as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MM 008 ADC?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it combines two things in one small, robust metal housing. As a phono stage, it handles MM and MC cartridges with precise RIAA equalization; separate inputs for MM and MC save you from swapping cables. As a digitizer, a 24-bit delta-sigma converter (Tenor TE7022L) converts the signal and outputs it to your computer via USB 2.0 — recordings up to 24-bit \/ 96 kHz are possible, for example as FLAC. You adjust the MC impedance to match your cartridge using the included resistor plugs (10, 100, 1000 ohms).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean, unfussy phono sound with plenty of punch — plus the freedom to get a favorite record onto your computer in just a few minutes. Thanks to its compact build, you can place it right next to the turntable and keep cable runs short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MM 008 ADC for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone looking for a flexible entry- to mid-range phono stage who also wants to digitize their collection — for on the go, for backups, or for rare pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonestly:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you never want to digitize, the identical MM 008 without ADC saves you a few francs. But if you ever need the feature, you'll be glad to have it on board. And yes: the system list in the Thorens datasheet still mentions Windows XP through 8 — it dates back to the product launch and is long outdated. What that means for your current computer is explained further down in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MM 008 ADC is a clever dual-purpose component: a good phono stage for MM and MC plus USB digitization. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we'll show you the right impedance setting and the recording software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Phono preamp MM\/MC (switchable) with built-in A\/D converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain at 1 kHz: 40 dB (MM) \/ 60 dB (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance MM: 47 kOhm + 220 pF (fixed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance MC: 47 kOhm + 1 nF, adjustable via resistor plugs (10, 100, 1000 ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput sensitivity MM: 3.29 mV RMS at −10 dBV (316 mV RMS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput sensitivity MC: 0.325 mV RMS at −10 dBV (316 mV RMS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinear frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response −3 dB: 10 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIAA accuracy: ±0.3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD+N): \u0026lt; 0.013% (MM) \/ \u0026lt; 0.055% (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: \u0026gt; 86 dB (MM) \/ \u0026gt; 72 dB (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrosstalk: ≥ 40 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. output voltage: 482 mV RMS at 5 mV RMS input (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 47 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput level: fixed, not adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA\/D converter: Tenor TE7022L, 24-bit delta-sigma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample rates: 8 \/ 16 \/ 32 \/ 44.1 \/ 48 \/ 96 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB output: USB 2.0, backward-compatible with USB 1.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported systems (manufacturer's spec): Windows 8 \/ 7 \/ Vista \/ XP and Mac OS — as of product launch, see FAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 3 RCA pairs (MM, MC, MC load) plus ground terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: 1 analog RCA pair, 1 × USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating voltage: 24 V DC (external plug-in power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 3.5 W \/ 15 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 150 × 50 × 117 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 511 g (without power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: phono stage, power supply, MC load adapter (10\/100\/1000 ohms), USB cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I digitize my records with the MM 008 ADC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou connect the USB output to your computer and record using recording software. For full quality, Thorens recommends a program that supports 24-bit \/ 96 kHz and lossless formats like FLAC. Free software such as Audacity also works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the MM 008 ADC work with a current Windows or Mac computer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThorens's datasheet lists Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP as well as Mac OS — that list dates back to the product launch and is outdated. The USB section works as a USB Audio Class device and therefore usually needs no driver. That's not a guarantee for your particular system, though: just ask us and we'll sort it out with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference to the MM 008 without ADC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MM 008 ADC is identical in design but additionally has the A\/D converter and the USB output for digitizing. As a pure phono stage, both sound identical. If you don't need the digital function, the cheaper MM 008 is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridges is the MM 008 ADC suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor MM and MC cartridges. MM runs at a fixed 47 kOhm; for MC, you adjust the impedance using the included resistor plugs (10, 100, 1000 ohms). That covers virtually every common cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the MM 008 ADC at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we'll show you the right impedance for your cartridge and help with your digitizing setup — from the software to the cabling. Personal advice and an experienced team, straight from Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right turntable under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, and the matching cartridge among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e. More phono preamps are shown in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e collection; the full Thorens range is available in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/thorens\"\u003eThorens\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989573005648,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/thorens-mm-008-adc-phono-vorstufe-frontansicht.jpg?v=1786786033","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/thorens-mm-008-adc-phono-vorstufe-mit-usb","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}