When using my Herron VTPH-2A, which is also a JFET MC gain stage, I greatly prefer the sound using a SUT into the MM tube section. I've used several carts ranging from 0.3mV - 0.5mV this way and always prefer the SUT into the Herron. Similar results with the Chinook wouldn't surprise me.
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I use the highly versatile Zesto Andros Allasso. With it's range of gain and loadings it allows me great flexibility and it sounds great. https://www.zestoaudio.com/andros-allasso-step-up-transformer-mc-to-mm-extremely-versatile/ |
I have not found the low impedance MI carts to be a good match with SUT's. While the reflected resistive load can be kept in line with what peter suggests, any capacitive load also quickly comes into play and causes a LC resonance with the cartridge inductance that quickly encroaches on the top end of the audio band. the link below has a spice simulation of a 10Ω 2.75mHy MI cart into a 1:10 loaded with 47K. The plots show 100pf, 200pf and 300pf of capacitive load. http://www.intactaudio.com/forum/files/screen_shot_2020_07_09_at_61836_pm_458.png dave |
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