Tango Step Up Transformers vs Bob's Sky Blue Cinemag


Hello,

I am considering getting an SUT and was wondering if anyone could share their experience with the sonic signatures between vintage Tango transformers and Bob's Devices Sky Blue Cinemags.

I realize having the correct step up ratio and optimum loading in relation to your specific cartridge is of utmost importance, but with all things being equal... I'm curious of the sound signatures of each.  The tone, the dynamics, the soundstaging, etc.

Even if you only have experience with only one or the other... any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Best Wishes for great health and happiness to all,
Don
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Haven’t heard Tango, but the blue-label CineMag / Bob’s Devices Sky lineup is excellent. They’re on the warm / lush / fleshy (even slightly "bloomy") side of the tonal spectrum, but they’ll still be more detailed than lesser (cheaper) transformers like the CineMag red-label 3440A, Lundahl’s lower-end LL9206, etc. Pairs wonderfully with everything I’ve thrown at it -- Ortofon Cadenza Bronze, Koetsus of all stones & cantilevers, top Shelters, etc. Or course the Benz LPS doesn’t mate well to SUTs in general, but that’s not the Sky’s fault.

The Sky has a pleasing, musical sound that’s fun to listen to. It doesn’t have the laser-beam razor sharpness of some others (Lundahl LL1931 and LL1931Ag), but for me that can get in the way of music too. Adding a Sky in place of a SS headamp or MC stage can often alleviate problems with "anemic" sonic balance, yielding newfound weight and palpability to the music.
Thank you everyone for your responses so far.  It sounds like I can't really go wrong with either.  Your help and comments are greatly appreciated!

Best Wishes to all,
Don
You might also look at Quadratic by Cinemag.  Quadratic is a division of Cinemag with exclusive access to a new TOTL Cinemag transformer.  I haven't heard it, but I have respect for the designer, an ex-Pass Labs engineer.

http://www.quadraticaudio.com/index.php
I had at onetime or another 2 of Bobs Devices SUT’s.  One was with the red Cinemag transformers and the other was with the blue transformers.  The blue Cinemags were the better of the two, lush sounding.  I only sold them because my McIntosh preamp has moving coil input with cartridge loading on the fly via remote.  Otherwise, I would still own the Bobs Devices blue Cinemag SUT. 
Tried Bob's Sky SUTs.  Sound was good but I preferred the Hashitmoto HM7.  Also, make sure the Sky is wired correctly.  One of mine was not.