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I'm new to Step Up Transformers

     I've recently become aware of the existence of SUTs (step up transformers). My initial thought was " why do I need an SUT when my phono preamp (Zestos Andros PS-1) has a circuit for Low Output MC cartridges?
     But many people seem to think that an SUT plugged into the MM channel of the phono stage will be a massive upgrade. I'd love to hear the opinions of anyone who has experience with SUTs. Thanks!

rmcfee

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dogberry
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I have two low-output MI cartridges, one of 0.4mV output, which requires an MC input or external SUT, and the other with 1mV output sounds better that way (but could be connected via an MM input and the gain turned way up).

I have three ways of doing it - using the Musical Fidelity NuVista Vinyl and setting the input to MC, using the Quad 24p set to MC (with internal SUTs), or using an external SUT and the Quad set to MM. The last of these sounds the best of the three, so that is what I do.

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