Info needed on McCormack ALD-1 preamp please

Hi Bradster -

I think perhaps you have confused my business - SMc Audio - with McCormack Audio of Virginia. Kris and I are always ready to help with questions about my equipment designs and the upgrades we offer. You can contact me via my website at www.SMcAudio.com or by phone at 760-732-0352.

To answer your questions, just send me an e-mail request for the ALD-1 owner's manual and we will send you a .PDF copy right away. Also ask for the Micro Phono Drive manual and that will include specs on the plug-in phono module (also used in the RLD-1 and MAP-1, and still available from McCormack Audio). We made only a few of the clear acrylic tops back in the days of the original company, primarily for use in show displays. We did provide a few to dealers and customers, as well. So, not exactly custom, but never really production, either.

I hope this answers your questions, but please give us a call if you need further information.

Best regards,

Steve McCormack
SMc Audio

Hi Wayne -

I did not include phono capability in the TLC-1 design, figuring that users would add an outboard phono stage if they wished. The phono module I designed went into the ALD-1 preamp and the Micro Phono Drive, and was later incorporated into the RLD-1 and MAP-1 preamps.

These days we have a lot of dedicated phono preamps to choose from once again, so just pick one that fits your needs and you're good to go.

Best regards,

Steve McCormack
SMc Audio