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Balanced SUT, what's available?

Currently I have ASR mini Basis that I use with Dyna XV-1s along with Ortofon SPU100 SUT with excellent result. I placed an order for ASR Basis Exclusive awhile ago and now my dealer told me to wait a little while for ASR anniversary model. I have no idea what's the difference between 2010 model and anniversary model is. Anyhow, since ASR recommends using balance phono cables for best performance. I plan to try my Ortofon SUT in single end mode vs balance mode without SUT into Basis Exclusive and see what happen. I also am curious about using balanced SUT. (Mini Basis midrange was a tad dry and lean and I prefer the added richer, mellower sound of Ortofon SUT). So far I find Technical Brain has a balanced SUT but with no information on price or data such as impedance etc so have no idea how it might match my cartridge. I assume that it suppose to work with wide variety of cartridge since Technical Brain phono only has 40dB gain so I expect most people who use Technical Brain phono would need its SUT for any MC cartridge.

Anyhow, does anybody has more information regarding this SUT or any other balanced SUT?
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emorrisiv
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The new Ypsilon can be had with balanced connections. that said I got a unbalanced one. I am not sure that I see the point of a balanced phono anything.

btw the Ypsilon is a truly excellent SUT and available in several gain/impedance. It also has loading plugs to make that job much easier. Mine is starting to sing!

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emorrisiv
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I have two other SUTs. A Shure Bros. and a Beyerdynamic. Both are NOS microphone trannys.
The Ypsilon is much quieter, more dynamic,faster, and has more inner and outer details.
I have not heard a Bent TX or a Coincident. These would most likely be the most competitive and are closer to the Ypsilon.

It has brought my system into another realm.

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