I came across an older Ortofon T-30 that I beleived was designed to compliment the MC-30. Very well built! It has a five setting pot in the front to adjust gain and I am not clear if it has silver windings. I have it paired with a self built AES PH-1 (Cary design) tube phono stage...works great with various cartridges! Setup is critical to avoid hmmmm!!I have it isolated in the back on a little shelf away from other cables. I wonder if "Djnorth" is familiar or heard about the T-30. I get excellent sound with a quiet background when properly set-up. Grounding is also critical.
Ortofon has a current model called T-20. You may want to give it a listen...and I have seen a few around used for sale.
Ortofon has a current model called T-20. You may want to give it a listen...and I have seen a few around used for sale.