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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I recently purchased a Zesto SUT for an EAT eglo petite tube hybrid MM/MC phono stage. The overall sound from the Rega Aphelion2 cart is fuller with the SUT with MM gain settings compared to without SUT and higher gain on PS. The SUT adds a bit of transformer hum, but cuts the tube hiss. This is not noticeable at normal listening levels, only when I put my ear right next to speakers with nothing playing.

I am also thinking about upgrading my PS, and given the various flavors of noise, I may tend towards a SS PS. No idea what kind yet.