Phonostages — Vitus Audio MP-P201 Mk.III

The MP-P201 Mk.III is a phono preamplifier from Vitus Audio, built as a substantial two-chassis design with an exceptionally wide rated bandwidth. This model represents Vitus Audio's serious current phono stage offering, extending the brand's flagship-tier engineering ambition into analogue vinyl reproduction specifically.

Key specs that matter

Two balanced and two single-ended inputs are provided. Rated bandwidth is an extraordinary 0 Hz to 800 000 Hz, matching the brand's SIA-030 integrated amplifier. Distortion is 0.01%. The unit ships as two chassis, at 135 x 435 x 435 mm for the main unit at 22 kg, and 135 x 435 x 470 mm for the separate power supply at 31 kg - a substantial two-box construction separating signal path from power supply.

Sound and use context

Expect an extremely wide-bandwidth presentation with the separate power supply chassis helping isolate noise from the sensitive phono circuitry - a reference-level performer reflecting Vitus Audio's characteristic engineering ambition applied specifically to phono reproduction.

Pairing

The dual balanced and single-ended inputs cover two turntables or a turntable plus a second phono source, a genuine practical advantage for a serious analogue-focused system.

Alternatives

Vitus Audio's SIA-030 integrated amplifier forms a natural partner for a system built around this phono stage, worth pairing together for a coherently voiced, flagship-tier Danish signal chain given the considerable investment either component within Vitus Audio's catalogue represents. Given the considerable price and ambition this flagship phono stage represents, a dealer demonstration with the specific cartridge and turntable already owned is strongly recommended before committing to a purchase. Vitus Audio relatively specialist dealer network worldwide means sourcing a specialist is well worth the extra research effort, and a dedicated ground connection remains essential for hum-free operation. Overall this remains an uncompromising flagship phono stage choice reflecting Vitus Audio absolute best engineering. A dealer visit remains the simplest way to compare current pricing across Vitus Audio electronics catalogue. A dealer demonstration remains worthwhile before committing to any specific purchase. A dedicated ground connection remains essential for hum-free operation regardless of the cartridge paired with it.