The Music Reference RM-4 is a vintage gem for serious vinyl lovers—a tube MC pre-preamplifier (head amp) designed by the brilliant Roger Modjeski to give low-output moving-coil cartridges the gain they crave without adding grit, noise, or bloat. Instead of leaning on transformers or overly complex circuitry, the RM-4 uses a beautifully simple, ultra-quiet tube design that lifts MC signals with stunning purity. The result is explosive dynamics, black backgrounds, and a sense of openness that lets your phono stage breathe and your cartridge show its true colors.

It’s one of those deceptively small components that can completely transform a system—turning great vinyl playback into something intimate, vivid, and alive. A true piece of analog magic from one of audio’s most respected designers.

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    • Evox and Rel-Cap film signal caps
    • Tested well for noise and THD
    • Copper shields around tubes
    • Unit has 28.5dB gain and no EQ
    • For MC cartridge step-up into an MM phono preamp

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    Listed3 months ago
    ConditionExcellent (Used)
    Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
    Brand
    • Music Reference
    Model
    • RM-4
    Year
    • 1981

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