# Rega Fono MM Mk5 vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Rega Fono MM Mk5 (Rega) and Musical Fidelity V90-LPS (Musical Fidelity) among phono preamps.

## Side by side

| Spec | Rega Fono MM Mk5 | Musical Fidelity V90-LPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | not published | not published |
| Brand | Rega | Musical Fidelity |
| Cartridge support | MM only | MM and MC, switchable inputs |
| Gain (dB) | 41.4 dB @ 1 kHz | — |
| Snr (dB) | — | MM: >80 dB(A); MC: >70 dB(A) |
| Riaa accuracy | better than ±0.2 dB (100 Hz - 100 kHz) | ±0.25 dB |
| Input capacitance pf | 100 | 100 |
| Subsonic filter | — | — |
| Thd percent | — | 0.01% (MM/MC) @ 1kHz, 300mV out |
| Output level | 200 mV at 1.7 mV input; 200 ohm output impedance | 300 mV (reference level for stated specs) |

## Key differences

- Cartridge support: Rega Fono MM Mk5 MM only vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS MM and MC, switchable inputs
- Riaa accuracy: Rega Fono MM Mk5 better than ±0.2 dB (100 Hz - 100 kHz) vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS ±0.25 dB
- Output level: Rega Fono MM Mk5 200 mV at 1.7 mV input; 200 ohm output impedance vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS 300 mV (reference level for stated specs)

## Sources

- Rega Fono MM Mk5: https://www.rega.co.uk/products/fono-mm-mk5 (rega.co.uk, verified 2026-08-12)
- Musical Fidelity V90-LPS: https://musicalfidelity.com/product/v90-lps/ (musicalfidelity.com, verified 2026-08-12)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/phono-preamps/rega-fono-mm-mk5-vs-musical-fidelity-v90-lps/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Rega Fono MM Mk5 (not published) vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/phono-preamps/rega-fono-mm-mk5-vs-musical-fidelity-v90-lps/
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