The Plinius Audiant VP3 is a flexible, dual-input phono preamplifier engineered for high-end analog systems using Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) phono cartridges. Designed with separate, fully discrete low-noise MM and MC input stages, the VP3 features independent rear-panel DIP switches for precise resistive and capacitive loading, allowing exact impedance matching to any phono cartridge.

The VP3 features dual rear input banks that allow two turntables (or a dual-tonearm setup) to remain connected simultaneously, with source selection toggled directly from the capacitive front touch panel. Equipped with selectable RIAA and IEC RIAA equalization curves, four gain modes, a mono summing switch, and balanced XLR plus single-ended RCA outputs, the VP3 operates from an internal shielded toroidal power supply with multi-stage shunt voltage regulation.

KEY FEATURES & PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES

• Dual Independent MM/MC Input Stages: Dedicated, isolated input circuitry for both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridges preserves low signal noise and channel separation.
• Dual Turntable Connectivity: Connect two turntables or dual tonearms concurrently and toggle between them via the front touch panel.
• Customizable Cartridge Loading & Gain: Rear-panel DIP switches allow independent adjustment of resistive loading, capacitive loading, and four distinct gain settings.
• Switchable RIAA & IEC RIAA Equalization: Includes standard RIAA curve and IEC RIAA curve options (incorporating a subsonic filter to control low-frequency warp rumble).
• Mono Mode & Balanced XLR Outputs: Features a selectable Mono summing mode for vintage mono pressings, along with gold-plated RCA and balanced XLR output stages.
• Shielded Internal Power Supply: Custom fully shielded toroidal transformer with discrete shunt regulation physically isolated from sensitive phono preamplifier boards.
• Mirrored Channel Topography: Symmetrical left/right circuit layout ensures maximum channel separation, precise soundstage width, and dynamic clarity.

"I happily put album after album on and simply enjoyed the listening experience... What was so impressive was the depth of sound stage and sheer realism of the instruments and artists playing... The VP3 had it in bucket loads and we both said it was the best phono stage we have ever heard."
— Ian Ringstead, HiFi Pig (HiFi Pig Recommended)

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