jasonbourne71
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| UPGRADING HIFI - MC OHMS? When using an mc step up transformer (SUT) keep the connecting cable to the phono input as short as possible. This is so the cable capacitance doesn't load down the transformer's secondary winding and reduce high frequency response. On the other ... | |
| UPGRADING HIFI - MC OHMS? The Bellari step up transformer is a good budget recommendation! They can be found new on eBay. I am happy with the performance of mine! | |
| UPGRADING HIFI - MC OHMS? The Marantz 1090 phono stage doesn't have enough gain for low output mc cartridges. Those require a stepup device - an active linear amp (head amp) or a transformer with at least a 1:10 ratio. I use both: a Marcof PPA-1 battery-powered head amp a... | |
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