CineMag SUT

I use the Bob's Devices SUT, which uses a CineMag transformer [not sure of the number]. It is very good and just got a good review in Stereophile, where it was thought to be almost as good as one costing 10 times as much.

The impedance and output voltage of the Phasetech cartridge are on the low side (5Ohm and 0.25mV output) so that the higher step-up ratio of the CineMag should work well. Worth an try.

Thanks Stanwal & Restock. Stanwal, can you explain more about the sound charactor?

I find it hard to describe the sound of good components except in relation to other ones of the same type and this is the only SUT I have. Look at the review in 10 AUDIO on line and the recent Stereophile review if you take the magazine or if it is available to you. I just find that it does what it is suppose to do with no obvious deficiencies and the sound depends on what you match it with.

I use a Bob's Devices Cinemag SUT, among other transformers, with Denon 103 and Ortofon SPU cartridges. The Cinemag has quite an objective sound, not dark nor florid, but harmonically rich and tonally correct. I have Koetsu and EAR transformers, and have used many other notable transformers in the past. The Cinemag is quietly correct, unerringly musical, detailed in the way natural acoustic music is enlivened by transient events, and with two-position gain, eminently matchable to a range of cartridges. It works quite well with Koetsu, SPU and has a special affinity for Denon moving coils.

Phil