The Mola Mola Lupe is a high-end standalone phono stage developed for serious vinyl enthusiasts seeking precise cartridge matching and archival-grade analog playback. Originally conceived as a phono module for the Makua preamplifier, the design evolved into a dedicated component offering extensive flexibility for both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges.
With multiple inputs, configurable gain and loading options, software-controlled setup, and support for a wide range of equalization curves, the Lupe allows users to optimize performance for virtually any turntable and cartridge combination. The integrated display and remote control functionality make system adjustment straightforward while maintaining a fully analogue signal path.
| Product Type | Standalone phono stage / phono preamplifier |
|---|---|
| Inputs | 3 single-ended inputs and 1 balanced input |
| Outputs | 1 balanced output and 1 single-ended output |
| Input Noise (MC) | 0.35nV/√Hz |
| Input Noise (MM) | 0.9pA/√Hz |
| Input Sensitivity | Variable from 30µV to 5mV |
| THD / IMD | Not measurable |
| RIAA Accuracy | ±0.1dB |
| Subsonic Filter | -3dB @ 20Hz |
| Available MM Resistance Loading | 120kΩ, 75kΩ, 47kΩ, 30kΩ, 18kΩ |
| Available MC Resistance Loading | 1kΩ, 650Ω, 400Ω, 250Ω, 150Ω, 100Ω, 60Ω |
| Available MM Capacitance Loading | 0pF, 50pF, 100pF, 150pF, 220pF, 270pF, 330pF, 380pF |
| Available MM Gain | 45dB, 50dB |
| Available MC Gain | 52dB, 57dB, 62dB, 67dB, 72dB, 77dB, 82dB, 87dB |
| Available Time Constant (t1) | 200µs, 250µs, 318µs, 400µs, 450µs |
| Available Time Constant (t2) | 50µs, 64µs, 75µs, 100µs |
| Bass Shelf Adjustment | 14dB, 18dB, 20dB |
