dover

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I'm new to Step Up Transformers
@rmcfee I am quite familiar with both the Zesto and the Paua. The Paua needs to see a load of at least 470ohms. I fiound with my sample the optimum load at 1000 ohms. I would strongly suggest you try on the moving coil input on the Zesto both ... 
I'm new to Step Up Transformers
My Zestos does have a MC section - it has settings for Low Gain or High Gain.  My confusion was because a friend with the same phono preamp as mine was telling me a SUT would improve the sound. And others online were saying similar things.  ... 
Rega Naia Aphellion 2 phono preamp
OK the GH elevator is a step up transformer. I use a Zesto Alesso SUT, and it sure makes a difference in sound with the Aphelion2, more full bodied.  No the Graham Lee elevator is a solid state moving coil head amp, it is not a SUT.  
Some thoughts on dust covers
  I read up about the Wilson Benesh GMT One System turntable, which weighs almost half a ton and uses lots of materials science, university types and research grant money to minimise unwanted resonances. This behemoth does not have a cover, al... 
Fidelity Research FRT-4 and Entre ET-100 step-up transformer SUT comparison
Allnic AUT-8000 has 2 inputs and multiple gain and loading functionality  
Fidelity Research FRT-4 and Entre ET-100 step-up transformer SUT comparison
Air Tight ATH-2 Reference has 3 inputs and high and low impedance options - all switchable.    
Garrard 301 - Project
@lewm  Dover, I own the old QS preamp that has a built in MM phono stage, along with its linestage,  Yes - that's the one I'm talking about. In hindsight it may have been the power supply feeds to the tubes that had some design foibles that we... 
Garrard 301 - Project
Do you find that your preference for Telefunken or Mullard shifts depending on the type of music you’re listening to or is it the system’s overall tonal balance? No. I listen to mostly Jazz & Classical. My preferences are for maximum speed... 
Garrard 301 - Project
TFK ECC83s are so "legendary" for their "tonal richness"  No they are not. Exact opposite - in the Marantz 7 circuit they are fast, reasonably transparent and very flat. I have a draw full of premium flat plate Telefunkins. They have never sou... 
Garrard 301 - Project
Sovtek 12AX7LPS is indeed not a separate “variant” of the 12AX7 but rather a Sovtek-branded 12AX7 with the “LPS” designation, So for those of us who speak English as a native language, the 12AX7LPS is indeed a variant of 12AX7, whether you subs... 
The Shure V15 V with a Jico SAS/B stylus VS The Soundsmith Hyperion MR and Lyra Atlas SL
@mijostyn  Have you managed to try out the recommended capacitive loading ( 250-300 pf ) on the Shure yet. I am interested to know the results. Re Tympanis - I had a pair traded years ago, spent more time repairing them than listening. Fortunate... 
Does Anyone Know the History of the Early Sota Turntables?
Do you remember what they used on the Gen 1 table then? A rubber mat? This one came with a felt one but I fitted it with a rubber and cork one I had available.    Depends what you call Gen 1.    IIRC the original mat was acrylic. Definit... 
Does anyone have experience matching an Icon PS1 MKII with a Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC Star?
@flash56  Both the suggestions by @tablejockey are good options. Manley Chinook & Zesto Andros. I've listened to the Andros for a couple of years with a variety of cartridges - it's very good. musical and underrated in my opinion.  
Does anyone have experience matching an Icon PS1 MKII with a Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC Star?
@lewm  You are muddying the waters again. The Icon PS1 MM input is 47k and an external SUT 1/10 will load the cartridge correctly. All you are doing is confusing the person who started the thread with your hypothetical postulation.  
Does anyone have experience matching an Icon PS1 MKII with a Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC Star?
@flash56  You have 2 easy options -  If you purchase the Icon PS1 you would need to buy a SUT wth 1/10 step up ratio and plug it into the MM input. There are plenty of vintage units such as Denon AU320 or Denon AU340 that will do the job. Altern...