# U-Turn Pluto 2 vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the U-Turn Pluto 2 (U-Turn Audio) and Musical Fidelity V90-LPS (Musical Fidelity) among phono preamps.

## Side by side

| Spec | U-Turn Pluto 2 | Musical Fidelity V90-LPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $129 | not published |
| Brand | U-Turn Audio | Musical Fidelity |
| Cartridge support | MM only | MM and MC, switchable inputs |
| Gain (dB) | 40 | — |
| Snr (dB) | 90 dB(A) | MM: >80 dB(A); MC: >70 dB(A) |
| Riaa accuracy | ±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | ±0.25 dB |
| Input capacitance pf | 100 | 100 |
| Subsonic filter | Active subsonic filter | — |
| Thd percent | <0.005% (A-weighted) | 0.01% (MM/MC) @ 1kHz, 300mV out |
| Output level | — | 300 mV (reference level for stated specs) |

## Key differences

- Cartridge support: U-Turn Pluto 2 MM only vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS MM and MC, switchable inputs
- Snr (dB): U-Turn Pluto 2 90 dB(A) vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS MM: >80 dB(A); MC: >70 dB(A)
- Riaa accuracy: U-Turn Pluto 2 ±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS ±0.25 dB
- Thd percent: U-Turn Pluto 2 <0.005% (A-weighted) vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS 0.01% (MM/MC) @ 1kHz, 300mV out

## Sources

- U-Turn Pluto 2: https://uturnaudio.com/products/pluto-phono-preamp (uturnaudio.com, 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/u-turn-pluto-2-vs-musical-fidelity-v90-lps/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, U-Turn Pluto 2 ($129) vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/phono-preamps/u-turn-pluto-2-vs-musical-fidelity-v90-lps/
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