When I was into MC cartriges I had a Signet transformer. When I replaced my preamp, I got one with a MC input (Tandberg) because I thought that transformers in general were a bad idea. Not so. The Signet transformer was perfectly OK. (It ought to be.. it cost as much as the preamp!).
Adding a step-up transformer
I've got a Dynavector Karat cartridge which I like very much but it is very low output. I also own A Rogue Stealth phonostage which I have maxed out at 65db. I believe more power would add dynamics as well as the obvious volume.
I know nothing about step-up transformers (Quicksilver?) but I've been told that is a way to go. Any sonic negatives?
Also, I read in a back issue of Stereophile that a Dynavector Karat puts very difficult demands on a system but if they are matched, look out. What did they mean, specifically?
I know nothing about step-up transformers (Quicksilver?) but I've been told that is a way to go. Any sonic negatives?
Also, I read in a back issue of Stereophile that a Dynavector Karat puts very difficult demands on a system but if they are matched, look out. What did they mean, specifically?