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Features

RIAA EQ: The built-in passive equalizer curve follows the RIAA standard within 0.3 dB, measured from 50 Hz to 20 kHz (within 1 dB from 20 Hz to 50Hz).

USB: Using the USB Type-B port on the front panel, the phono signal can be routed to your computer; with the included VinylStudio Lite software LPs are easily converted to CD (Macintosh version available on NAD's web site). The PP 3 has an analog to digital converter (A/D) that optimizes the gain for the best signal to noise ratio and lowest distortion. The USB output is 16-bit linear PCM signal sampled at 48 kHz.

Cartridge: The PP3 accepts inputs from either moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) cartridges. On the rear panel there are separate RCA inputs for MM and MC, and a switch to choose which you are using.

Line Input: The RCA line inputs allow you to send a standard source to the internal A/D converter and use the included software to record to your computer. Another switch on the rear panel selects the phono or line input. The line input can also replace the input on your receiver taken by the PP 3.

Ground: A post on the rear panel provides easy grounding for your turntable.

Specifications:

• Input Impedance:
  • MM: 47 kΩ + 200 pF
  • MC: 100 Ω + 180 pF
• Gain:
  • MM: 35 dB
  • MC: 58 dB
• Input Sensitivity: 300 mV output
  • MM: 5 mV
  • MC: 0.38 mV
• S/N:
  • MM: 76 dB (A-weighted with cartridge connected)
  • MC: 78 dB (A-weighted with cartridge connected)
• Input Overload: (20 Hz/1 kHz/20 kHz)
  • MM: 10/100/900 mV
  • MC: 0.65/6.5/60 mV
• THD: <0.03% (20 Hz-20 kHz, 3 volt output)
• RIAA Response Accuracy:
  • 50 Hz-20 kHz: +/-0.3 dB
  • 20 Hz-50 Hz: +/-1
• Infrasonic Filter:
  • -3 dB: 10 Hz
  • -14 dB: 5 Hz