MOONRIVER 505 HYBRID PHONO STAGE

The Moonriver 505 is a low-noise MM/MC phono preamp that preserves vinyl’s drive and color without smearing detail. Flexible gain and loading, dual-mono layout, and careful power supply isolation deliver punchy bass, open mids, and clean, extended highs. Voiced to be musical first, it’s a natural partner to the 404 yet elevates any serious analog front end.

Our take: dynamic, quiet, and fuss-free—easy to recommend for real-world vinyl systems.

Highlights: MM/MC support • adjustable gain/loading • dual-mono layout • high headroom, low noise • hand-built in Sweden