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What trans (SUT) for a Victor mc-5E cartridge?

Hello,

I have this cartridge (and this is my first experience with mc cart, I have never had any before) and I have a good MM amplifier
so I am looking for a step up transformer for this cart.
(https://audio-heritage.jp/VICTOR/etc/mc-5e.html)
It is said to be 30ohn cart. What should I get or look for in order
to get a proper match? I am looking at
1-denon au-340 (Though I can see there 40 ohm indication. Is it a big difference, incompatible? )
2-Fidelity Research FRT-4
3-Entre ET-100-2 I dont know the characteristics , will it suit or not?

4-Denon au-s1 but I dont know the characteristics either

But maybe there is smth much better for this cart? What would you suggest? Thank you
Serge

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The Jensen mc-2rr-L would match up to that cartridge if it is 30 ohm internal impedance. The Jensen presents a load of 430 ohms to the cartridge, listed in the specs. It is a great sut for $599. Made in the USA...Tavish uses Jensen derived transformers in the Adagio. The Jensen mc-2rr-L was generally designed with the venerable Denon 103 in mind. That cartridge has an internal impedance of 40 ohms.

 

http://www.jensen-transformers.com/product/mc-2rr-l/

https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/jensen-mc-2rr-iso-max-moving-coil-phono-cartridge-step-up-transformer/

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