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Musical Surroundings Nova III

Musical Surroundings

Nova III

Introduced 2019$1,200 MSRP

Compact American MM/MC phono stage designed by Michael Yee with fully discrete circuitry and extensive dip-switch gain and loading options. Can be upgraded with the outboard Linear Charging Power Supply.

MSRP

$1,200

Used market · Excellent

$700est.

-42% vs MSRP
as of Aug 15, 2026
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MSRP to used market

From $1,200 at launch to $700 today (estimated).

Specifications

Type
MM/MC solid-state phono preamp
Inputs
1 pair RCA
Gain
60 dB
Outputs
1 pair RCA
Topology
discrete solid-state, dual-mono layout, dip-switch adjustable gain and loading

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