Well if your phono-pre is not adequate and you want to keep your
LOMC then either an SUT or some other phono-pre with sufficient
amplification can solve your problem. ''either or'' does not allow
some third possibility (grin).
Is a SUT needed?
I have a Dynavector DRT XV 1s going into an Aesthetix Rhea Signature. The sound is great, but I do have to increase the volume due to the low output of the cart, which can produce a high noise floor, when listening to quieter passages. Do you think a Dynavector SUT 200 would be a good match? Any suggestions?
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A good quality SUT is IMO the best way to amplify the low output (<1 mv) of mc cartridges with adding any noise! My first transformer was a Verion P designed by Mitchell Cotter. This was back in 1977 and my mc cartridge was the GAS Sleeping Beauty Super Elliptical. I presently own 5 SUT's - but alas not the Verion (sold!). |
The gain is adjustable in eight steps, with up to 75dB of gain at the maximum setting. Nine different cartridge loadings are provided.http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/tas-196-aesthetix-rhea-signature-phonostage-1/ I doubt you need of a SUT with 75db gain. My cart is .24 mv output and my phono pre (JLTi) is 62db gain which has plenty of output. Check your settings if you haven't already. |
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